Selden

[ sel-duh n ]

/ ˈsɛl dən /

George Baldwin,1846–1922, U.S. inventor of a gasoline-powered car.

John,1584–1654, English historian, Orientalist, and politician.

a city on N Long Island, in SE New York.

Example sentences from the Web for selden

Selden wore a mustache that drooped at the corners of his mouth.

The Trail Horde |Charles Alden Seltzer
"How d'ye do, Mr. Selden," said Oliver in cordial tones, thrusting forth a strong brown hand.

The Heritage of the Hills |Arthur P. Hankins
Old Man Selden quickly moved so that his body was not silhouetted against the light streaming in at the mouth.

The Heritage of the Hills |Arthur P. Hankins
The encenia, or dedication of the incomparable theatre at Oxford, endowed and founded 1664, by archbishop Selden.

The Every Day Book of History and Chronology |Joel Munsell

Agnes and Mrs. Selden rode out, however, and saw all the family.

Recollections and Letters of General Robert E. Lee |(His Son) Captain Robert E. Lee

Selden

/ (ˈsɛldən) /

John. 1584–1654, English antiquary and politician. As a member of Parliament, he was twice imprisoned for opposing the king