Oswald
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Os·wald
(ŏz′wôld′), Lee Harvey 1939-1963. American alleged assassin of President John F. Kennedy (1963). He was shot while in police custody two days after his arrest.
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Oswald
(ˈɒzwəld)n
1. (Biography) Lee Harvey. 1939–63, presumed assassin (1963) of US president John F. Kennedy; murdered by Jack Ruby two days later
2. (Biography) Saint. ?605–41 ad, king of Northumbria (634–41); with St Aidan he restored Christianity to the region. He was killed in battle by Penda of Mercia. Feast day: Aug 5
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Noun | 1. | Oswald - United States assassin of President John F. Kennedy (1939-1963) |
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