André

American

[ahn-drey, an-dree, ahn-drey] / ˈɑn dreɪ, ˈæn dri, ɑ̃ˈdreɪ /

noun

John, 1751–80, British major hanged as a spy by the Americans in the Revolutionary War: plotted the betrayal of West Point with Benedict Arnold.
a first name, French form of Andrew.

André British

/ ˈɑːndreɪ, ˈændrɪ /

noun

John. 1751–80, British major who was hanged as a spy for conspiring with Benedict Arnold during the War of American Independence

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Andre Douglas will be making his first trip to space.

From Science Daily • Jun. 11, 2026

My favorite one features Trump backstage, flanked by both Hogan and Andre the Giant, holding aloft the Winged Eagle belt, still one of the most iconic titles in the American pro-wrestling hierarchy.

From Slate • Jun. 11, 2026

Drew Andre reports this week for CBS News:

From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 10, 2026

The crew will be rounded out by African American Andre Douglas and US astronaut of Salvadoran descent Frank Rubio.

From Barron's • Jun. 9, 2026

Andre simply buries his face in his hands.

From "South of Somewhere" by Kalena Miller

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