Evans

Evans [ev-uh nz] Examples noun

1. Sir Arthur John,1851–1941, English archaeologist.
2. Dame Edith,1888–1976, English actress.
3. Herbert Mc·Lean [muh-kleyn] /məˈkleɪn/, 1882–1971, U.S. embryologist and anatomist.
4. Janet,born 1971, U.S. swimmer.
5. Mary Ann. Eliot, George.
6. Maurice,1901–1989, U.S. actor and producer, born in England.
7. Oliver,1755–1819, U.S. inventor: constructed the first high-pressure steam engine in the U.S. 1801?.
8. Rob·ley Dun·gli·son [rob-lee duhng-gluh-suh n] /ˈrɒb li ˈdʌŋ glə sən/, Fighting Bob, 1846–1912, U.S. admiral.
9. Ru·dulph [roo-duhlf] /ˈru dʌlf/, 1878–1960, U.S. sculptor.
10. Walker,1903–75, U.S. photographer.
11. William JohnBill, 1929–80, U.S. jazz pianist.
12. Mount, a mountain in N central Colorado, in the Front Range of the Rocky Mountains. 14,264 feet (4348 meters).

Evan [ev-uh n] noun

1. a male given name, Welsh form of John.

Examples from the Web for evans Contemporary Examples of evans

As a professed bi-sexual, Evans is misunderstood by those who find her choices offensive.

Risky Business or None of Your Business? Gay XXX Films and the Condom Question

Aurora Snow

November 1, 2014

“More often than not performers that turn up positive in our industry work on both sides,” says Evans.

Risky Business or None of Your Business? Gay XXX Films and the Condom Question

Aurora Snow

November 1, 2014

With two movies left on his six picture contract, Evans has yet to say what that means for his future in the Marvel universe.

The Coming Civil War: Iron Man Vs. Captain America 3

Rich Goldstein

October 19, 2014

Prior to that, McCarthy said Evans was “probably my favorite among my favorites” and that the commander did “wonderful work.”

I Was Beaten By Chicago’s Dirtiest Cop, Lawsuit Contends

Justin Glawe

September 16, 2014

Rita King likely would have disagreed with that sentiment when Evans entered the lockup room in back in April 2011.

I Was Beaten By Chicago’s Dirtiest Cop, Lawsuit Contends

Justin Glawe

September 16, 2014

Historical Examples of evans

With Captain Evans, on the other hand, Robert was on excellent terms.

Brave and Bold

Horatio Alger

Captain Evans then directed us to report ourselves daily, which we did.

Ned Myers

James Fenimore Cooper

Both Trevithick and Evans invented the high-pressure engine.

The Age of Invention

Holland Thompson

But Evans reckoned without the millers who were opposing his petition.

The Age of Invention

Holland Thompson

Of the family of Evans nothing is known either before or after him.

The Age of Invention

Holland Thompson

British Dictionary definitions for evans Evans noun

1. Sir Arthur (John). 1851–1941, British archaeologist, whose excavations of the palace of Knossos in Crete provided evidence for the existence of the Minoan civilization
2. Dame Edith (Mary Booth). 1888–1976, British actress
3. Sir Geraint (Llewellyn). 1922–92, Welsh operatic baritone
4. Herbert McLean. 1882–1971, US anatomist and embryologist; discoverer of vitamin E (1922)
5. Mary Ann. real name of (George) Eliot (def. 1)
6. Oliver. 1755–1819, US engineer: invented the continuous production line and a high-pressure steam engine
7. Walker. 1903–75, US photographer, noted esp for his studies of rural poverty in the Great Depression

Word Origin and History for evans Evan

masc. proper name, Welsh form of John, form influenced perhaps by Welsh ieuanc “young man” (cognate of Latin juvenis), from Celtic *yowanko-, from PIE *yeu- “vital force, youthful vigor” (see young).

evans in Medicine Evans [ĕv′ənz]Herbert McLean 1882-1971

1. American anatomist who isolated four pituitary hormones and discovered vitamin E (1922).

evans in Science Evans [ĕv′ənz]Herbert McLean 1882-1971

1. American biologist who discovered vitamin E in 1922 and conducted research that led to the discovery of the growth hormone in the pituitary gland.