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Vocabulary Entry
cowper
|noun • verb
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N
noun
A surname, notably associated with William Cowper, an English poet.
Example Sentences
"William Cowper was a prominent 18th-century poet."
"Many literary scholars study the works of Cowper."
"The Cowper family has a long history in English literature."
V
verb
To cow or to frighten into submission (less common usage).
Example Sentences
"The bully tried to cow the younger students with threats."
"The loud noise was enough to cow the timid animals."
"His authoritative presence served to cow any potential dissenters."