Baxter

UK: /ˈbækstə/ US: (bak′stər)

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Bax•ter  (bak′stər), n. 

1. Biographical Richard, 1615–91, English Puritan preacher, scholar, and writer.
2. a male given name.

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Baxter / ˈbækstə/ noun

1. James (Keir). 1926–72, New Zealand lyric poet. His works include The Fallen House (1953) and In Fires of No Return (1958)
2. Richard. 1615–91, English Puritan divine and devotional writer: prominent in church affairs during the Restoration