Petrie

[ pee-tree ]

/ ˈpi tri /

Sir (William Matthew) Flin·ders

[flin-derz] /ˈflɪn dərz/,1853–1942, English Egyptologist and archaeologist.

Example sentences from the Web for petrie

According to Petrie, who had to rescue the site, “No plans were kept, there was no record of where things were found.”

The Nile: Where Ancient and Modern Meet |William O’Connor |June 21, 2014 |DAILY BEAST
The remains of the turbot from dinner, Petrie, would also be welcome, and I think I should like a trowel.

The Devil Doctor |Sax Rohmer
The chief passages are collected in Petrie's Monumenta Hist.

Encyclopaedia Britannica, 11th Edition, Volume 4, Part 3 |Various
The prime object of these preparations, Petrie, was to enable someone to gain access to Eltham's room.

The Insidious Dr. Fu-Manchu |Sax Rohmer

Petrie in his observations on this subject makes one remark which we venture to think is founded on a false assumption.

Insula Sanctorum et Doctorum |John Healy
"Nothing has happened, Miss," answered Petrie, catching her eye as she flashed round on him.

Cleek, the Master Detective |Thomas W. Hanshew

Petrie

/ (ˈpɛtrɪ) /

Sir (William Matthew) Flinders . 1853–1942, British Egyptologist and archaeologist