United States jurist who was appointed chief justice of the United States Supreme Court in 1874 by President Grant (1816-1888)
"The historical record shows that Waite served as the chief justice during a tumultuous period in American history."
Archaic spelling of wait.
"The old manuscript tells a tale where knights would waite patiently by the castle gate for hours."
A surname, from occupations for a watchman.
"The local history book noted that Mr. Waite was likely descended from an old family of watchmen whose name became their surname."