hill (redirected from Hill, Octavia)

hill

1. a conspicuous and often rounded natural elevation of the earth's surface, less high or craggy than a mountain

2. over the hill Military slang absent without leave or deserting

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Hill

1. Archibald Vivian. 1886--1977, British biochemist, noted for his research into heat loss in muscle contraction: shared the Nobel prize for physiology or medicine (1922)

2. Damon Graham Devereux, son of Graham Hill. born 1960, British motor-racing driver; Formula One world champion (1996)

3. David Octavius 1802--70, Scottish painter and portrait photographer, noted esp for his collaboration with the chemist Robert Adamson (1821-- 48)

4. Geoffrey (William). born 1932, British poet: his books include King Log (1968), Mercian Hymns (1971), The Mystery of the Charity of Charles Péguy (1983), and The Orchards of Syon (2002)

5. Graham. 1929--75, British motor-racing driver: world champion (1962, 1968)

6. Octavia. 1838--1912, British housing reformer; a founder of the National Trust

7. Sir Rowland. 1795--1879, British originator of the penny postage

8. Susan (Elizabeth). born 1942, British novelist and writer of short stories: her books include I'm the King of the Castle (1970) The Woman in Black (1983), and Felix Derby (2002)

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hill [hil]

(geography)

A land surface feature characterized by strong relief; it is a prominence smaller than a mountain.