Definitions
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- proper noun A
village inDerbyshire , famous for the legend of the Sheldon duck. - proper noun A
habitational surname from the placename. - proper noun A male
given name transferred from the surname.
Etymologies
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Examples
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She wants some comics for her nephew, and Sheldon is his usual self, overwhelming her with minutiae.
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Although Sheldon is not really in touch with what many of us think of as the real world, he is capable of rapier wit when deflating the pretensions of others.
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Sheldon is a genius and I was looking forward to seeing how he handles the Penny/Leonard situation.
'Big Bang Theory': Sheldon makes Penny his lab rat | EW.com 2009
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In episode 5, Sheldon is forced by the others to finally learn how to drive, while in the next episode, he acquires an obsessive girlfriend/acolyte/stalker.
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Previous Post 'Big Bang Theory': Sheldon is (gasp!) proven wrong
Furball fashions from 'Where the Wild Things Are' | EW.com 2009
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Sidney Sheldon is truly an entertainment legend: Author of over a dozen bestsellers, Academy Award¨-winning screenwriter, and creator of some of television's greatest hits, he has lived a singularly fascinating life.
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Joan had joined with Sheldon from the start in the programme that they must be gripped with the strong hand, and at the same time be treated with absolute justice, if they were to escape being contaminated by the older boys that still remained.
Chapter 21 2010
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Edwin Sheldon Johonnott V, an Annandale resident, was born in Bedford, Ind., and attended the University of Indiana.
Edwin S. Johonnott V, Violinist Post 2010
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A Jewish educational center in Nevada that bears the name of Sheldon Adelson is open to all children.
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Except for the fact that Sheldon is asexual and has no interest in a relationship or sex at all.
'Big Bang Theory' recap: Sheldon gets to second base with Penny. That's not a typo. | EW.com 2009
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