Adrienne

[ ey-dree-en, -uhn; French a-dree-en ]

/ ˈeɪ driˌɛn, -ən; French a driˈɛn /

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noun

a female given name: derived from Adrian.

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Adrienne Rich, 82 (May 16, 1929, to March 27, 2012) One of the most influential poets of our time.
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We look back and remember the many authors who died this year, from Gore Vidal to Nora Ephron, from Ray Bradbury to Adrienne Rich.
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The first floor in the right wing of the court of both 13 and 21 is said to be the residence of Adrienne Lecouvreur.
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When Adrienne was thirteen, a chance circumstance revealed her vocation for the theatre.
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Nature, besides endowing Adrienne with beauty, had given her an exceedingly susceptible heart.
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The marriage of the father of her child threw poor Adrienne into the depths of despair.
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Wearied of that also, turned to Adrienne for consolation, and vented his ill-humour upon her.
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