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Wilkes
[ wilks ]
noun
- Charles, 1798–1877, U.S. rear admiral and explorer.
- John, 1727–97, English political leader and journalist.
- Maurice, 1913–2010, English computer scientist.
Wilkes
/ ɪ /
noun
- WilkesCharles17981877MUSTRAVEL AND EXPLORATION: explorer Charles. 1798–1877, US explorer of Antarctica
- 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
Example Sentences
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.
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.
He employed Ms Lee's son, Daniel Wilkes, until the alert emerged.
Amy Wilkes, 23, from Coventry has a degree in criminology, policing and investigation but said she gets no responses when she applies for jobs.
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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