Allingham

[ al-ing-uh m ]

/ ˈæl ɪŋ əm /

noun

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.
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Whenever someone lives as long as Allingham did, others are eager to learn his secret.
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"I'll have the office open at eight-thirty," said Allingham.
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The chief came alone, however, at a quarter of nine, greeting Bailey and Allingham confidently.
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Since that time Mrs. Allingham has constantly exhibited at the Academy and many other exhibitions.
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The Ballyshannon folks are "going to" erect a memorial to Allingham, of whose poems they have often heard.
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Allingham handed her the slip of washed-out paper that still lay on his desk.
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British Dictionary definitions for allingham

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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