Shawn

[ shawn ]

noun

1. Ted Edwin M., 1891–1972, U.S. dancer and choreographer (husband of Ruth St. Denis).
2. a male given name, form of John.

Example Sentences

VATICAN CITY — Father Shawn Ratigan of Independence, Missouri, liked to take pictures of naked little girls.

From The Daily Beast

The former executive director, Shawn Callahan, left in 2012 and does not seem to have been replaced.

From The Daily Beast

“Like others, DNI Clapper had concerns about these individuals,” said Clapper spokesman Shawn Turner.

From The Daily Beast

What happens when faux psychic detective Shawn Spencer is busted for having lied to the Santa Barbara Police for eight years?

From The Daily Beast

A thief interrupted the touching proposal and stole the ring right as Juliet agreed to “marry the heck out” of Shawn.

From The Daily Beast

Another man took hold of the Philosopher's arm, and Shawn got both hands on his captive.

From Project Gutenberg

Shawn, in a similar state of unclothedness, greeted the Philosopher and proclaimed himself his friend and follower for ever.

From Project Gutenberg

We acknowledge Shawn Pennell who designed the image of the dance of caring persons described in this book.

From Project Gutenberg

Peter remembered a remark he had heard Shawn Grady make, and which had caused him to lose his appetite for more than one meal.

From Project Gutenberg

Shawn-na-Middogue and such scoundrels are abroad, and they might put a bullet through him some night or other.

From Project Gutenberg