Paine

[peyn]

noun

1. Albert Bigelow 1861–1937, U.S. author and editor.

2. Robert Treat 1731–1814, U.S. jurist and statesman.

3. Thomas, 1737–1809, U.S. patriot and writer on government and religion, born in England.

Paine

/ peɪn /

noun

1. Thomas. 1737–1809, American political pamphleteer, born in England. His works include the pamphlets Common Sense (1776) and Crisis (1776–83), supporting the American colonists' fight for independence; The Rights of Man (1791–92), a justification of the French Revolution; and The Age of Reason (1794–96), a defence of deism

Example Sentences

The charity's deputy CEO, Karen Paine BEM, says they are proud Jodie - now their patron - will be taking part in this year's championship and she will be "cheering her on every step of the way".

From BBC

What Paine said in his time is also true today.

From Salon

John Paine is a single dad with three autistic children aged between five and eight.

From BBC

Thomas Paine, The Father of the American Revolution, wrote in opposition to the British Monarchy and in favor of American independence.

From Salon

And with “Common Sense,” Paine joined Americans together in the bold belief that “we have it in our power to begin the world over again.”

From Los Angeles Times