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W. C. William Claude Dukenfield, 1880–1946, U.S. vaudeville and motion-picture comedian.
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Dorothy, 1905–74, U.S. librettist and lyricist.
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Dame Gracie . real name Grace Stansfield . 1898–1979, English popular singer and entertainer
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W. C. real name William Claude Dukenfield . 1880–1946, US film actor, noted for his portrayal of comic roles
Example Sentences
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On the 8th of February, we moved to Fiefs through Lillers, and the following day marched to Reclinghem in the Bomy training area.
From The Fifth Leicestershire A Record Of The 1/5th Battalion The Leicestershire Regiment, T.F., During The War, 1914-1919. by Hills, John David
Fiefs were conferred by the Chou conqueror upon all deserving ministers and advisers as well as upon kinsmen.
From Ancient China Simplified by Parker, Edward Harper
It is to determine if an Emperor can dispose at his will of the Fiefs of the Empire.
From History of Friedrich II of Prussia — Volume 21 by Carlyle, Thomas
Fiefs and Suzerains of the Counts of Champagne Growth of the possessions of the counts of Champagne typical of the period.
From An Introduction to the History of Western Europe by Robinson, James Harvey
Fiefs, several in Quebec; de la Trinité; Sault-au-Matelot.
From Picturesque Quebec : a sequel to Quebec past and present by Le Moine, J. M. (James MacPherson), Sir
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