Allingham

[ al-ing-uhm ]

/ ˈæl ɪŋ əm /

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Margery, 1904–66, English mystery writer.

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In that sense, it appears Allingham not only defied his statistical life span, but longevity science as well.
How to Live Forever|Casey Schwartz|July 29, 2009|DAILY BEAST
Whenever someone lives as long as Allingham did, others are eager to learn his secret.
How to Live Forever|Casey Schwartz|July 29, 2009|DAILY BEAST
This tragedy was followed by Allingham's play, 'Fortune's Frolick,' adapted to the narrow capacities of the company.
The Cornwall Coast|Arthur L. Salmon
But if an illustrator is wanted, I know one whose work is exquisite—Mrs. Allingham.
George Eliot's Life, Vol. III (of 3)|George Eliot

Allingham, he said, was for a time by way of being Carlyle's Boswell and was always at his heels.
The Life of James McNeill Whistler|Elizabeth Robins Pennell
The Ballyshannon folks are "going to" erect a memorial to Allingham, of whose poems they have often heard.
Ireland as It Is|Robert John Buckley (AKA R.J.B.)
Allingham wanted to ask this question, but the sight of that kiss had seemed to paralyze him.
A Woman for Mayor|Helen M. Winslow

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Allingham

/ (ˈælɪŋəm) /

noun

Margery. 1904–66, British author of detective stories, featuring Albert Campion. Her works include Tiger in the Smoke (1952) and The Mind Readers (1965)

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