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Definition of Stillers
1. stiller [n] - See also: stiller
Lexicographical Neighbors of Stillers
Literary usage of Stillers
Below you will find example usage of this term as found in modern and/or classical literature:
1. Addresses and Proceedings by National Education Association of the United States, National Teachers' Association (U.S.)., American Normal School Association, Central College Association (1914)
"The "stand-stillers."—The "under-do-its" are never quite so ridiculous as the
... The "stand-stillers" see that the patient "public-ox" is being taxed ..."
2. Prolegomena to the Study of Greek Religion by Jane Ellen Harrison (1908)
"Moreover it is impossible to hear the words ' no wind to wither trees shall blow'
without recalling the altar of the Wind-stillers ..."
3. Surgery, Gynecology & Obstetrics by The American College of Surgeons, Franklin H. Martin Memorial Foundation (1915)
"... factor did not enter at all and yet the general asthénie state of the individuals
was as marked as ever seen in the congenially ptotic type of stillers. ..."
4. Naval Stores: History, Production, Distribution and Consumption by Thomas Gamble (1921)
"There has, of course, been many notable exceptions to thi; statement, and
many "stillers" have produced remarkable results, considering the facilities at ..."
5. Naval Stores: History, Production, Distribution and Consumption by Thomas Gamble (1921)
"There has. of course, been many notable exceptions to thi-. statement, and
many "stillers" have produced remarkable results, considering the facilities at ..."
6. Reports of Committees: 30th Congress, 1st Session by United States Congress. Senate (1883)
"—A. No, sir; the stillers did not find out anything ... The stillers are generally
hirelings : all they do, is to do the work. ..."
7. Journal by Royal Society of Arts (Great Britain) (1858)
"... lore, allowed full liberty of action to these i stillers, but have stationed
some careful works, and have received from them con- plaining in detail the ..."
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