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Definition of John Smith
1. Noun. English explorer who helped found the colony at Jamestown, Virginia; was said to have been saved by Pocahontas (1580-1631).
Lexicographical Neighbors of John Smith
Literary usage of John Smith
Below you will find example usage of this term as found in modern and/or classical literature:
1. The New England Historical and Genealogical Register (1916)
"John Smith, DD, was graduated at Dartmouth College in 1773 and was well-known as
... His baptism, aa John Smith, son of Joseph, appears in the printed Vital ..."
2. Bulletin of the New York Public Library by New York Public Library (1897)
"SMYTH 19 Letter : Tracy (William). [Bristol?] July 5, 1620. " To my asured worthy
good frind Mr John Smith this." Urges him to get the shipping from London, ..."
3. The Library of Literary Criticism of English and American Authors by Charles Wells Moulton (1901)
"John Smith The verses, some by men of mark, which accompany his "Generall ...
The romantic life of Captain John Smith is too well known to need retelling. ..."
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