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Definition of Howe, Elias in English: Howe, Eliasproper nounhaʊhou (1819–67), American inventor. In 1846 he patented the first sewing machine. Its principles were adapted by Isaac Merrit Singer and others in violation of Howe's patent rights, and it took a seven-year litigation battle to secure the royalties.
Definition of Howe, Elias in US English: Howe, Eliasproper nounhou (1819–67), US inventor. In 1846, he patented the first sewing machine. Its principles were adapted by Isaac Merrit Singer and others in violation of Howe's patent rights, and it took a seven-year litigation battle to secure the royalties.
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