Definitions for Standish

Standish stand·ish

Spelling: [stan-dish]
IPA: /ˈstæn dɪʃ/

Standish is a 8 letter English word. It's valid Scrabble word worth 12 points. It's valid Words with friends word worth 12 points.

You can make 276 anagrams from letters in Standish (adhinsst).

Definitions for Standish

noun

  1. a stand for ink, pens, and other writing materials.
  2. Burt L. pseudonym of Gilbert Patten.
  3. Myles or Miles [mahylz] /maɪlz/ (Show IPA), c1584–1656, American settler, born in England: military leader in Plymouth Colony.

Origin of Standish

1425-75; late Middle English; origin uncertain; perhaps stand + dish

Examples for Standish

But it was dispiriting to realize how standish must privately appraise him.

"You may fill in the outlines at your discretion," Mrs. standish pursued sweetly.

Carver, Bradford, Winslow, and standish were of their number.

For Sally's benefit Mrs. standish spelled the word patiently.

He spoke cordially to young Mr. standish and in another moment, to the lawyer.

Mrs. standish made a furious gesture, but contrived to refrain from speech.

"Nothing is impossible except your refusal," said Mrs. standish.

Then, too, standish was conscious of a vague cloud which had come up to blur their relationship.

Captain standish followed up his victory, and pursued the fugitives.

They did not in the least suggest the crew of adventurers which Mrs. standish had led Sally to expect.

Word Value for Standish
Scrable

12

Words with friends

12

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