Grahame

American

[grey-uhm] / ˈgreɪ əm /

noun

Kenneth, 1859–1932, Scottish writer, especially of children's stories.

Grahame British

/ ˈɡreɪəm /

noun

Kenneth. 1859–1932, Scottish author, noted for the children's classic The Wind in the Willows (1908)

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The copy due to be auctioned once belonged to "The Wind in the Willows" author Kenneth Grahame.

From Barron's • Nov. 18, 2025

Arshad's lawyer Nina Grahame KC said he had been "reckless" "thoughtless and naïve".

From BBC • Jun. 13, 2025

The inspiration behind the bill can readily be seen at Edinburgh's dog and cat home, where Ms Grahame is a regular fixture - she literally has her name on the wall.

From BBC • Jan. 23, 2025

Lesh is survived by his wife, Jill, sons Grahame and Brian and grandson Levon.

From Los Angeles Times • Oct. 25, 2024

“Like Mrs. Grahame had to do when you forgot . “Just like that.”

From "The Devil's Arithmetic" by Jane Yolen

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