Associations to the word «Standish»

Wiktionary

STANDISH, noun. (dated) Any of several forms of inkstand
STANDISH, proper noun. A small town in Wigan, Greater Manchester
STANDISH, proper noun. A surname​.

Dictionary definition

STANDISH, noun. English colonist in America; leader of the Pilgrims in the early days of the Plymouth Colony (1584-1656).

Wise words

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