William Tell

noun

1. a legendary Swiss patriot forced by the Austrian governor to shoot an apple off his son's head with bow and arrow.

Tell, William

1. A legendary hero of Switzerland, famous for his skill as an archer. A tyrannical official forced him to shoot an apple off his son's head.

Example Sentences

She did not tell William everything she was facing, but he knew she was unhappy.

From Literature

He returned home, “crestfallen,” to tell William the bad news.

From New York Times

The calls to the Webster home started in March 2014, with various men calling to tell William Webster he had won the lottery.

From Washington Post

From the look on his face, Candice could tell William Maynard knew what Brandon was talking about.

From Literature

Should she tell William Ashby about Hannah? she wondered that evening as they sat talking in the summer twilight.

From Literature