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whitten

[ wit-n, hwit- ]

noun

, British.
  1. any of several trees or shrubs having clusters of white flowers, such as the guelder rose, mountain ash, or wayfaring tree.


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Word History and Origins

Origin of whitten1

First recorded in 1665–75; ultimately from Old English hwītingtrēow “whitten tree,” from hwīt white ( def ) + -ing -ing 3( def ) + trēow tree ( def )
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Example Sentences

Filmmaker Diana Whitten trailed Gomperts for seven years, capturing contentious missions to Spain and Morocco.

“Someone subscribed me to American Baby magazine recently, which was very weird,” said Whitten.

Well, J.W. Whitten found one, but he was black and Jerry might not have liked that, so J.W. got the judge.

The Killer's only reaction to my story came through his manager, J.W. Whitten.

He called J.W. Whitten for permission, then fetched the local priest.

Senator Whitten then launched into a paean of praise for the ancient art of preparing food.

We have another very able gentleman whom I will call upon at this time to take Mr. Whitten's place.

But Harris knew that he was racing, and Whitten did not, which made all the difference in the world.

The wonder was that Mr. Benson did not, following his precedent, write to the papers to say that Mr. Whitten was no gentleman.

However, Mr. Whitten is now acknowledged as one of the foremost experts in London topography.

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