Baxter

[ bak-ster ]

/ ˈbæk stər /

Richard,1615–91, English Puritan preacher, scholar, and writer.

a male given name.

Example sentences from the Web for baxter

There was the empathetic way she dealt with the revelation that Mrs. Baxter is a former criminal.

‘Downton Abbey’ Review: A Fire, Some Sex, and Sad, Sad Edith |Kevin Fallon |January 5, 2015 |DAILY BEAST
When dealing with the theme of American resentment abroad Baxter delivers moments like the above with elegance.

On the Hunt For…: Greg Baxter’s “The Apartment” Review |Elliot Ackerman |December 12, 2013 |DAILY BEAST
With the publication of The Apartment in November, however, Baxter can finally drop the “failed” from his moniker.

This Week’s Hot Reads: Nov. 25, 2013 |Thomas Flynn |November 25, 2013 |DAILY BEAST
“Get me Doctors Clark, McCelland, and Baxter right away,” Malcolm Perry said.

Jimmy Breslin on JFK’s Assassination: Two Classic Columns |Jimmy Breslin |November 22, 2013 |DAILY BEAST

Baxter is a full-grown long-haired chihuahua who likes howling along to Vampire Weekend's 2008 hit song "Cape Cod Kwassa Kwassa."

This Is a Video of Baxter the Baby Dog Singing Vampire Weekend's "Cape Cod Kwassa Kwassa" |Brian Ries |October 15, 2013 |DAILY BEAST
She and Mrs. Baxter and Jane made a doleful little group in the road.

Young Lucretia and Other Stories |Mary E. Wilkins
And I remember now that I have also had trouble with that Baxter boy.

The Rover Boys on Snowshoe Island |Edward Stratemeyer
"There's no telling what she's going to do," Mrs. Baxter went on, with a gentle sigh.

The Walking Delegate |Leroy Scott
Miss Baxter ran down to the room of the Princess, and had little difficulty in obtaining the keys.

Jennie Baxter, Journalist |Robert Barr
Ickle boy Baxter goin' make imitations of darlin' Flopit again.

Seventeen |Booth Tarkington

Baxter

/ (ˈbækstə) /

James (Keir). 1926–72, New Zealand lyric poet. His works include The Fallen House (1953) and In Fires of No Return (1958)

Richard . 1615–91, English Puritan divine and devotional writer: prominent in church affairs during the Restoration