Proper noun
A surname originating as a patronymic.
A neighbourhood of Portland, Oregon, United States.
Wilkes
plural of Wilke
Money doesn't spend in hell, Wilkes. The devil deals in a different coin. Laurell K. Hamilton
When told by a constituent that he would rather vote for the devil, Wilkes responded: "Naturally." He then added: "And if your friend decides against standing, can I count on your vote?" John Wilkes
19th century The United States Exploring Expedition (1838–42) under Charles Wilkes reached Samoa in 1839 and appointed an Englishman, John C. Williams, as acting U.S. consul. Source: Internet
About a dozen protesters lit a fire Wednesday morning and are occupying an area near a crossing of a CN rail line about seven kilometres west of the Perimeter Highway, on Wilkes Avenue. Source: Internet
A five-ton diesel locomotive for the Wilkes Island Railroad was offloaded and the railway track was extended to run from dock to dock. Source: Internet
Annie Wilkes reveals that she murdered Ace in season 2, episode 3, "Ties That Bind." Source: Internet