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Cowper

[ koo-per, kou- ]

noun

  1. William, 1731–1800, English poet and hymnologist.


Cowper

/ ˈkuːpə; ˈkaʊ- /

noun

  1. CowperWilliam17311800MEnglishWRITING: poet William. 1731–1800, English poet, noted for his nature poetry, such as in The Task (1785), and his hymns
“Collins English Dictionary — Complete & Unabridged” 2012 Digital Edition © William Collins Sons & Co. Ltd. 1979, 1986 © HarperCollins Publishers 1998, 2000, 2003, 2005, 2006, 2007, 2009, 2012
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Paul Collins, who chairs the museum's board of trustees, said the Cowper and Newton Museum wanted to "reflect the universal appeal of this hymn".

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Sheffield lost the Democratic party primary that year to Steve Cowper, who went on to be elected governor.

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With a sentence, she can send customers to the modiste or suitors away from annoying Cressida Cowper.

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Some romantics may not be completely pleased by season 2, which doesn't wrap up neatly in a bow like the empire waist on a Cressida Cowper dress.

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When he was again in their company, he could not help remembering what he had seen; nor could he avoid observations which, unless it were like Cowper and his fire at twilight,

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