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In 1983, I set up Caxton Corp. It's been an interesting and happy ride since.
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Meaning of "Caxton" in the English dictionary

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PRONUNCIATION OF CAXTON

Caxton  [ˈkækstən] play
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GRAMMATICAL CATEGORY OF CAXTON

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Caxton is a noun.
A noun is a type of word the meaning of which determines reality. Nouns provide the names for all things: people, objects, sensations, feelings, etc.

WHAT DOES CAXTON MEAN IN ENGLISH?

Caxton

William Caxton

William Caxton was an English merchant, diplomat, writer and printer. He is thought to be the first English person to work as a printer and the first to introduce a printing press into England, which he did in 1476. He was also the first English retailer of printed books. In 2002 he was named among the 100 Greatest Britons in a BBC poll.

Definition of Caxton in the English dictionary

The definition of Caxton in the dictionary is a book printed by William Caxton. Other definition of Caxton is a style of type, imitating the Gothic, that Caxton used in his books.

WORDS THAT RHYME WITH CAXTON


Aston
ˈæstən
boston
ˈbɒstən
Buxton
ˈbʌkstən
charleston
ˈtʃɑːlstən
eastern
ˈiːstən
Folkestone
ˈfəʊkstən
Houston
ˈhjuːstən
Huston
ˈhjuːstən
Kingston
ˈkɪŋstən
Livingston
ˈlɪvɪŋstən
northwestern
ˌnɔːθˈwɛstən
Paxton
ˈpækstən
piston
ˈpɪstən
Preston
ˈprɛstən
Princeton
ˈprɪnstən
sextan
ˈsɛkstən
sexton
ˈsɛkstən
southeastern
ˌsaʊθˈiːstən
western
ˈwɛstən
Winston
ˈwɪnstən

WORDS THAT BEGIN LIKE CAXTON

Cavour
cavy
caw
Cawdrey
cawing
cawker
Cawley
Cawnpore
Cawnpur
caxon
cay
Cayenne
cayenne pepper
cayenned
Cayes
Cayley
cayman
Cayman Islands
Cayuga

WORDS THAT END LIKE CAXTON

Arlington
badminton
Brighton
burton
button
canton
carton
Clinton
cotton
Dayton
Hamilton
Hampton
Hilton
Milton
newton
Norton
on the button
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Washington
Wellington

Synonyms and antonyms of Caxton in the English dictionary of synonyms

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卡克斯顿
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Caxton
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Caxton
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Caxton
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كاكستون
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Кэкстон
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Caxton
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Caxton
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Caxton
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Caxton
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Caxton
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カクストン
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Caxton
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Caxton
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Caxton
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காக்ஸ்டன்
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कॅक्सटन
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Caxton
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Caxton
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Caxton
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Кекстон
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Caxton
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Caxton
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Caxton
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Caxton
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Caxton
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Examples of use in the English literature, quotes and news about Caxton

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QUOTES WITH «CAXTON»

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Bruce Kovner
In 1983, I set up Caxton Corp. It's been an interesting and happy ride since.

10 ENGLISH BOOKS RELATING TO «CAXTON»

Discover the use of Caxton in the following bibliographical selection. Books relating to Caxton and brief extracts from same to provide context of its use in English literature.
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English in Print from Caxton to Shakespeare to Milton
English in Print from Caxton to Shakespeare to Milton examines the history of early English books, exploring the concept of putting the English language into print with close study of the texts, the formats, the audiences, and the functions ...
Valerie Hotchkiss, Fred C. Robinson, 2008
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Symbolic Caxton: Literary Culture and Print Capitalism
While this book is the first to connect the contents of late medieval literature to its technological form, it also speaks to contemporary culture, wrestling with our own paradigm shift in the relationship between literature and technology. ...
William Kuskin, 2008
3
Caxton
In the third volume of the Sparrowhawk series, Jack Frake and Hugh Kenrick, the heroes of the first two volumes, come face to face in Colonial Virginia, as two young men seeking to build their fortunes and new lives in the turbulent era ...
Edward Cline, 2004
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32 Fangs: Laura Caxton Vampire Series:
In the explosive conclusion to the vampire series begun with 13 Bullets, heroine Laura Caxton and her long-time nemesis, vampire Justinia Malvern, finally clash in a decisive - and bloody - showdown.
David Wellington, 2012
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Life of William Caxton
Caxton seems to have been a good deal puzzled and perplexed about the language he should use in his translations ; for, while some advised him to use old and homely terms : " Some honest and great clerks," he adds, " have been with me, ...
William Stevenson, William Caxton, 1826
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Caxton: Mirror of Fifteenth Century Letters, a Study of the ...
This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the original.
Nellie Slayton Aurner, 2006
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23 Hours: Laura Caxton Vampire Series:
Now Laura has just 23 hours to fight her way through a gauntlet of vampires, cons and killers . . . 23 hours to make one last, desperate attempt at protecting the world from Justinia's evil.
David Wellington, 2011
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William Caxton and Early Printing in England
This work takes a fresh approach to the first 60 years of printing in England by placing Caxton, his contemporaries and the later generations in the broad context of the history of book production between the middle of the 15th century and ...
Lotte Hellinga, 2010
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99 Coffins: Laura Caxton Vampire Series:
But this one is different. It contains 100 coffins - 99 of them occupied by vampires missing their hearts . . . one is empty and smashed to pieces. How have they lain undisturbed for 150 years? And who is the missing vampire?
David Wellington, 2011
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The New Cambridge Bibliography of English Literature
Kerling, N. J. M. Caxton and the trade in printed books. Book Collector 4 1955. Morgan, P. and G. D. Painter. The Caxton Legenda at St Mary's, Warwick. Library sth ser 12 1957. Tanner, L. E. Caxton's houses at Westminster. Ibid. Sands, D. B.  ...
George Watson, 1974

10 NEWS ITEMS WHICH INCLUDE THE TERM «CAXTON»

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Forbes Flashback: How George Soros Broke The British Pound And …
Jones' funds made $250 million, while Kovner's Caxton Corp. rang the register to the tune of $300 million, but no one made more than Soros, ... «Forbes, Jul 15»
2
Why NSW will undoubtedly win State of Origin Game 3
Amongst vast unrest on Wednesday night about 10:30pm, one forlorn group of Queensland locals will be seen stealing a keg from the Caxton ... «The Roar, Jul 15»
3
State of Origin 2015 Game 3: Mal Meninga's game day diary …
Ask the bus driver to pass as close to The Caxton Hotel as possible. Makes it easier to pick up assistant coaches Alfie Langer and Kevin ... «The Daily Telegraph, Jul 15»
4
Global Macro Hedge Funds See Losses As Greece Staggers
Caxton Global Investment Fund was down 0.55% through June 23, bringing its YTD return to 3.67%. Moore Macro Managers lost 0.7% through ... «ValueWalk, Jul 15»
5
Crossrail will increase housing options for Canary Wharf workers
Cathedral Group's projects include the Caxton Works in Canning Town, Morden Wharf, The Movement and Telegraph Works in Greenwich, and ... «The Wharf, Jul 15»
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What happens if Greece leaves the euro?
Nicholas Ebisch, currency analyst at Caxton FX, said: "A re-institution of the drachma would lead to sharply climbing inflation as capital flows ... «Express.co.uk, Jul 15»
7
Shropshire pharmacist warns against government plan
John Gentle, superintendent pharmacist at The Pharmacy @ Caxton in Oswestry, said the plans announced last week could have unintended ... «shropshirelive.com, Jul 15»
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Peter Wilhelm pulls a 'Grexit' from the Mount Nelson - 'ATM swallows …
On the front page of this door-to-door Caxton rag was the inaccurate and dismaying legend: “No load-shedding 02:30-04:00.” The sooner we ... «BizNews, Jul 15»
9
State of Origin rocks Triple M
NSW League legend Matty Johns will broadcast live from Caxton Street before the State of Origin decider in Brisbane on Triple M. Maroon ... «Radioinfo, Jul 15»
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Swade Music in Roman Square, Sittingbourne, will cease trading …
Anyone interested in buying the business and flat is asked to call Caxton Chartered Surveyors on 01227 788088. Click here for more news ... «Kent Online, Jul 15»

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