downing

Noun
Synonyms: DowningAndrew Jackson Downing

WordNet 3.0

Noun (1)

  1. United States landscape architect who designed the grounds of the White House and the Capitol Building (1815-1852)Synonyms: DowningAndrew Jackson Downing
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Webster's Dictionary (GCIDE)

Down \Down\, v. t. [imp. & p. p. Downed; p. pr. & vb. n. Downing.] To cause to go down; to make descend; to put down; to overthrow, as in wrestling; hence, to subdue; to bring down. [Archaic or Colloq.] "To down proud hearts." --Sir P. Sidney. [1913 Webster]

I remember how you downed Beauclerk and Hamilton, the wits, once at our house. --Madame D'Arblay. [1913 Webster]

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