Allen

[al-uh n]

noun

(Charles) Grant (Blair·fin·die) [blair-fin-dee] /blɛərˈfɪn di/, Cecil PowerJ. Arbuthnot Wilson, 1848–99, British philosophical writer and novelist.
Ethan,1738–89, American soldier in the Revolutionary War: leader of the “Green Mountain Boys” of Vermont.
FredJohn Florence Sullivan, 1894–1956, U.S. comedian.

Frederick Lewis,1890–1954, U.S. historian and editor.
GracieGrace Ethel Cecile Rosalie Allen, 1905–64, U.S. comedian (partner and wife of George Burns).
Richard,1760–1831, U.S. clergyman: a founder of the African Methodist Episcopal Church.
William,1532–1594, English Catholic cardinal in exile.
(William) Her·vey [hur-vee] /ˈhɜr vi/, 1889–1949, U.S. novelist, poet, and biographer.
WoodyAllen Stewart Konigsberg, born 1935, U.S. comedian, author, actor, and filmmaker.
a male given name.

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Examples from the Web for allen

Contemporary Examples of allen

Allen met every one of his arguments with a forceful counterargument.
How Martin Luther King Jr. Influenced Sam Cooke’s ‘A Change Is Gonna Come’
Peter Guralnick
December 28, 2014
“Of course he has no answer he is purely speculating,” Allen said.
Florida Cops on What Ferguson Can Learn From Trayvon
Chris Francescani
November 20, 2014
There had been no question about his identity when his gang staged a jailbreak, killing the Allen County sheriff in the process.
The Mystery Woman Who Tried to Outdo Dillinger
Michael Daly
September 29, 2014
Klopfer told the South Bend Tribune after the Allen County Right to Life filed complaints with the Indiana Attorney General.
Indiana’s Crazy Administrative Abortion Demands Have Doctors Racking Up the Violations
Emily Shire
September 18, 2014
Allen worked closely with those tribal leaders during the counterinsurgency in Iraq in 2007 and 2008.
Can Obama Keep His Generals in Check in the War Against ISIS?
Eli Lake, Josh Rogin
September 17, 2014

Historical Examples of allen

Allen was mounted on the major's charger, and was ordered to swim the river.
A Sketch of the Life of Brig. Gen. Francis Marion
William Dobein James
Nor did he understand why Mrs. Allen had expected him, or why Jane should assume that he had hunted them up.
Quaint Courtships
Various
"Don't be a fool, Mansoor," said Allen, who evidently knew him.
It Happened in Egypt
C. N. Williamson
Anthony's eyes and Allen's met; but I could not tell if they knew each other, nor could I ask then.
It Happened in Egypt
C. N. Williamson
"This is one trick we have of doing our work quietly," said Allen.
It Happened in Egypt
C. N. Williamson

British Dictionary definitions for allen

Allen

noun

Bog of Allen a region of peat bogs in central Ireland, west of Dublin. Area: over 10 sq km (3.75 sq miles)
Lough Allen a lake in Ireland, in county Leitrim

Allen

noun

Ethan. 1738–89, American soldier during the War of Independence who led the Green Mountain Boys of Vermont
Lily (Rose Beatrice), born 1985, English pop singer; one of the first performers to come to prominence through exposure on the networking website MySpace rather than through record release
Sir Thomas. born 1944, British operatic baritone
Woody. real name Allen Stewart Konigsberg. born 1935, US film comedian, screenwriter, and director. His films as an actor and director include Annie Hall (1977), Manhattan (1979), Hannah and Her Sisters (1986), Bullets over Broadway (1994), and Vicky Cristina Barcelona (2008)

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Word Origin and History for allen

Allen

masc. proper name, variant of Alan (q.v.). In reference to wrench, key, screw, etc. with hexagonal socket or head, 1913, from the Allen Manufacturing Company of Hartford, Connecticut, U.S.

allen in Medicine

Allen

[ăl′ən]Edgar 1892-1943

American anatomist who is noted for his studies of hormones and for the discovery (1923) of estrogen.