parton
a constituent of the nucleon originally postulated in the theoretical analysis of high-energy scattering of electrons by nucleons and subsequently identified with quarks and gluons.
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Dolly parton, although rumored to be heterosexual, certainly has a big place in the gay world.
Is Gay Singer Steve Grand Really Country Music’s Frank Ocean? | Hugh Ryan | March 25, 2014 | THE DAILY BEASTWhen someone like Dolly parton comes out about being in an open relationship, she says, it can be only be a boon for the cause.
You hear it in Hank Williams Sr., Merle Haggard, early Dolly parton, and you hear it in George Jones.
“Growing up I had a funky skateboard and I loved watching Dolly parton movies,” said Latifah.
Queen Latifah Talks About the ‘Steel Magnolias’ Remake and the Importance of Diversity | Allison Samuels | October 7, 2012 | THE DAILY BEASTI grew up in Arizona listening to Hank Williams Jr., Johnny Cash, Tammy Wynette and Dolly parton.
Mr. parton describes with humour one of these "bosses," an improvement on the pugilists and cormorant thieves of a remote period.
Hesperothen; Notes from the West, Vol. II (of 2) | W. H. Russell"She has become very religious, you know," said Mrs. parton.
Husks | Marion HarlandIn parton's time it was still extant, "exhibiting little of that bustle and business which distinguishes similar establishments."
Holborn and Bloomsbury | Sir Walter BesantHaving made her canoe fast to the bank by a rope of twisted sinews, the mysterious girl 8followed Oscar parton up the slope.
Little Oskaloo | Thomas Chalmers HarbaughWhile Oscar parton was not an experienced woodman, like his friend, the mysteries of the trail were not great ones to him.
Little Oskaloo | Thomas Chalmers Harbaugh
British Dictionary definitions for parton (1 of 2)
/ (ˈpɑːˌtɒn) /
physics a hypothetical elementary particle postulated as a constituent of neutrons and protons
Origin of parton
1British Dictionary definitions for Parton (2 of 2)
/ (ˈpɑːtən) /
Dolly. born 1946, US country and pop singer and songwriter
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