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Alloway

American  
[al-uh-way] / ˈæl əˌweɪ /

noun

  1. a hamlet in SW Scotland, near Ayr: birthplace of Robert Burns.


Alloway British  
/ ˈæləˌweɪ /

noun

  1. a village in Scotland, in South Ayrshire, S of Ayr: birthplace of Robert Burns

"Collins English Dictionary — Complete & Unabridged" 2012 Digital Edition © William Collins Sons & Co. Ltd. 1979, 1986 © HarperCollins Publishers 1998, 2000, 2003, 2005, 2006, 2007, 2009, 2012

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She remembers being especially delighted by the echoes of “Jennifer’s Body” present in Alloway and Houghton’s screenplay.

From Los Angeles Times ● Mar. 25, 2026

But in Pedretti’s new “Forbidden Fruits,” a horror-comedy directed by Meredith Alloway making her feature debut and produced by “Jennifer’s Body” screenwriter Diablo Cody, the actor shines in all-new soapy splendor.

From Los Angeles Times ● Mar. 25, 2026

The poet was heavily inspired by Ayrshire, as he was born into poverty in Alloway near Ayr.

From BBC ● Jul. 23, 2023

The original 80-minute periods have been shortened, but Alloway said that it’s not as if lectures always took up the full 80 minutes.

From Seattle Times ● May 6, 2023

"I hope you are well this morning, ladies," said Alloway, raising his hat, as he caught sight of us.

From The American Gentleman's Guide to Politeness and Fashion or, Familiar Letters to his Nephews by Henry Lunettes

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