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Cartwright

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Cart·wright  (kärtrt), Edmund 1743-1823.
British cleric and inventor of the power loom (1785-1790).
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Noun1.CartwrightCartwright - English clergyman who invented the power loom (1743-1823)
2.cartwright - a workman who makes and repairs carts and wagons
wright - someone who makes or repairs something (usually used in combination)

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Cartwright Bruce," the editor went on to say, "and he has reported so favorably upon it that we cannot let it go.
I have some recollection, Wilson, that you had among your boys a lad named Cartwright, who showed some ability during the investigation.
Colonel," said she, with her usual noisy cheerfulness, "I am monstrous glad to see you--sorry I could not come before--beg your pardon, but I have been forced to look about me a little, and settle my matters; for it is a long while since I have been at home, and you know one has always a world of little odd things to do after one has been away for any time; and then I have had Cartwright to settle with-- Lord, I have been as busy as a bee ever since dinner
 
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