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Allen
[ al-uhn ]
noun
- (Charles) Grant (Blair·fin·die) [blair-, fin, -dee], Cecil PowerJ. Arbuthnot Wilson, 1848–99, British philosophical writer and novelist.
- Ethan, 1738–89, American soldier in the Revolutionary War: leader of the “Green Mountain Boys” of Vermont.
- Fred John Florence Sullivan, 1894–1956, U.S. comedian.
- Frederick Lewis, 1890–1954, U.S. historian and editor.
- Gracie Grace Ethel Cecile Rosalie Allen, 1905–64, U.S. comedian (partner and wife of George Burns).
- Richard, 1760–1831, U.S. clergyman: a founder of the African Methodist Episcopal Church.
- William, 1532–1594, English Catholic cardinal in exile.
- (William) Her·vey [hur, -vee], 1889–1949, U.S. novelist, poet, and biographer.
- Woody Allen Stewart Konigsberg, born 1935, U.S. comedian, author, actor, and filmmaker.
- a first name.
Allen
1/ ˈæə /
noun
- Bog of Allena region of peat bogs in central Ireland, west of Dublin. Area: over 10 sq km (3.75 sq miles)
- Lough Allena lake in Ireland, in county Leitrim
Allen
2/ ˈæə /
noun
- AllenEthan17381789MUSMILITARY: soldier Ethan. 1738–89, American soldier during the War of Independence who led the Green Mountain Boys of Vermont
- AllenLily1985FEnglishMUSIC: popular singerMUSIC: songwriter Lily (Rose Beatrice) , born 1985, English pop singer; one of the first performers to come to prominence through exposure on the networking website MySpace rather than through record release
- AllenSir Thomas1944MBritishMUSIC: operatic baritone Sir Thomas. born 1944, British operatic baritone
- AllenWoody1935MUSFILMS AND TV: comedianFILMS AND TV: writerBUSINESS: director Woody. real name Allen Stewart Konigsberg. born 1935, US film comedian, screenwriter, and director. His films as an actor and director include Annie Hall (1977), Manhattan (1979), Hannah and Her Sisters (1986), Bullets over Broadway (1994), and Vicky Cristina Barcelona (2008)
Example Sentences
Joe Allen once said that he wished he could have worn an invisibility cloak throughout his career, such was his unease about the attention that comes with being an elite footballer.
It's like the village idiot convention in a Woody Allen satire.
Allen Olmos suffered his first pitching defeat against a City Section opponent.
Singer Lily Allen said in an episode of her “Miss Me?” podcast that she found the flight “out of touch,” but she eventually walked back her criticism.
However, after seeing the likes of Mark Selby, Mark Allen and Kyren Wilson depart early from his side of the draw, he is now just one win away from a ninth Crucible final.
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