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Wilkes

[ wilks ]

noun

  1. Charles, 1798–1877, U.S. rear admiral and explorer.
  2. John, 1727–97, English political leader and journalist.
  3. Maurice, 1913–2010, English computer scientist.


Wilkes

/ ɪ /

noun

  1. WilkesCharles17981877MUSTRAVEL AND EXPLORATION: explorer Charles. 1798–1877, US explorer of Antarctica
  2. WilkesJohn17271797MEnglishPOLITICS: politician John. 1727–97, English politician, who was expelled from the House of Commons and outlawed for writing scurrilous articles about the government. He became a champion of parliamentary reform
“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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In November we spoke to Amy Wilkes, 23, from Coventry who was struggling to find a job after getting a degree in criminology, policing and investigation.

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The court heard the girl was not known to Wilkes before the attack, which happened at an address in Glider Close during the school holidays.

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He employed Ms Lee's son, Daniel Wilkes, until the alert emerged.

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Amy Wilkes, 23, from Coventry has a degree in criminology, policing and investigation but said she gets no responses when she applies for jobs.

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His platoon commander said his admiration for Fuslilier Wilkes' wit, mischief and cheeky nature, which "made his life difficult", also made him hard to discipline.

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