Lippershey

Lippersheim (ˈlɪpəsˌhaɪm)

/ (ˈlɪpəsˌhaɪ) /

noun

Hans. died ?1619, Dutch lens grinder, who built the first telescope

Example sentences from the Web for lippershey

  • They refused the patent, and though the discovery was soon found of value, Lippershey reaped no benefit.

    Astronomical Myths |John F. Blake

  • He did not have it made in Holland, but constructed it himself on Lippershey's principle.

    Astronomical Myths |John F. Blake