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gunter

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[ guhn-ter ]

noun

Nautical.
  1. a jib-headed sail fastened to a vertical spar that is attached to a short mast, usually by two rings, in such a way that the spar can slide up the mast to spread the sail.


Gunter

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[ guhn-ter ]

noun

  1. Edmund, 1581–1626, English mathematician and astronomer: inventor of various measuring instruments and scales.

Gunter

/ ˈɡʌԳə /

noun

  1. GunterEdmund15811626MEnglishSCIENCE: mathematicianSCIENCE: astronomer Edmund. 1581–1626, English mathematician and astronomer, who invented various measuring instruments, including Gunter's chain
“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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Origin of gunter1

First recorded in 1670–80; named after Edmund Gunter for its resemblance to an instrument using his principles
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Abortion abolitionism then got a major boost in the late 2010s, when some evangelical pastors began preaching about it, including Jeff Durbin, a charismatic former Hollywood stuntman, and Brian Gunter, a Louisiana pastor who helped spearhead the punitive legislation considered in that state.

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Mr Gunter spoke to Time magazine and his interview was published in its "foreign news" section on 12 January 1953.

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And then Mr Gunter "came round to invite us to have a look at the gap".

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May Walshaw, who was one of the people flung to the front of the vehicle, regained her nerve after Mr Gunter helped.

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She got on the No. 78, with Mr Gunter driving, and together, they crossed Tower Bridge once more.

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