Anne
Americannoun
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1665–1714, queen of England 1702–14 (daughter of James II of England).
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a first name, form of Anna.
noun
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Princess , the Princess Royal. born 1950, daughter of Elizabeth II of Great Britain and Northern Ireland; a noted horsewoman and president of the Save the Children Fund
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Queen. 1665–1714, queen of Great Britain and Ireland (1702–14), daughter of James II, and the last of the Stuart monarchs
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Saint. (in Christian tradition) the mother of the Virgin Mary. Feast day: July 26 or 25
Example Sentences
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Anne also claims she has tried repeatedly to report what happened to her to Operation Cornpoppy, but believes her case has not been followed up sufficiently.
From BBC
The first event — centered on “It Lasts Forever and Then It’s Over” by Anne De Marcken — was an overwhelming success.
From Los Angeles Times
Restrictions due to Covid meant he spent less time at the gym and more online, until Anne gave him a copy of I.C.
It was here that Emily and her sisters, Charlotte and Anne, lived and wrote.
From Barron's
Dr. H. Wadsworth, of 21 Queen Anne Street, London—a very dear friend of mine— sent me money for my expenses to go over to London.
From Literature
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