wainwright

noun

wain·​wright ˈwān-ˌrīt 

: a maker and repairer of wagons

Word History

First Known Use

before the 12th century, in the meaning defined above

Biographical Definition

Wainwright 1 of 2

biographical name (1)

Wain·​wright ˈwān-ˌrīt 

Jonathan Mayhew 1883–1953 American general

Wainwright

2 of 2

biographical name (2)

Richard 1817–1862 and his son Richard, Jr. 1849–1926 American naval officers