Allingham

[ al-ing-uh m ]

/ ˈæl ɪŋ əm /

noun

Margery,1904–66, English mystery writer.

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Examples from the Web for allingham

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
"I'll have the office open at eight-thirty," said Allingham.
A Woman for Mayor|Helen M. Winslow
The chief came alone, however, at a quarter of nine, greeting Bailey and Allingham confidently.
A Woman for Mayor|Helen M. Winslow

Since that time Mrs. Allingham has constantly exhibited at the Academy and many other exhibitions.
Women in the fine arts, from the Seventh Century B.C. to the Twentieth Century A.D.|Clara Erskine Clement
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 handed her the slip of washed-out paper that still lay on his desk.
A Woman for Mayor|Helen M. Winslow

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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