Anne

[ an ]

/ æn /

noun

1665–1714, queen of England 1702–14 (daughter of James II of England).

a female given name, form of Anna.

Examples from the Web for anne

The expo is introduced by Mayor Anne Hildalgo, who describes it as a “sensitive reading of the upheavals in French society.”
A History of Paris in 150 Photographs|Sarah Moroz|December 14, 2014|DAILY BEAST
“She would be my ‘boss lady,’” Crowe writes of the indefatigable Anne Marie.
How Liberia (Might Have) Beat Ebola|Abby Haglage|November 17, 2014|DAILY BEAST
He also got to play coach to stars like Matthew McConaughey, Jessica Chastain, Anne Hathaway, and Michael Caine.
Meet Kip Thorne, the Man Who Crafted the Artful Science of ‘Interstellar’|Asawin Suebsaeng|November 14, 2014|DAILY BEAST
The 1980s series followed in that tradition with episodes from Harlan Ellison, Arthur C. Clarke, and Anne Collins.
How a War-Weary Vet Created ‘The Twilight Zone’|Rich Goldstein|November 13, 2014|DAILY BEAST

Such has been the plight thus far of Anne Hathaway on the Interstellar promo tour.
Do We Still Hate Anne Hathaway?|Kevin Fallon|November 5, 2014|DAILY BEAST
“Indeed, Mr. Anne, you two be very much of a shape,” said Rowley.
The Works of Robert Louis Stevenson - Swanston Edition Vol. 20 (of 25)|Robert Louis Stevenson
Both the Mercer girls kissed Dal on the strength of it, and Anne was furious.
When a Man Marries|Mary Roberts Rinehart
And Portia, as Giles saw, was too devoted to Anne to confess her whereabouts without permission.
A Coin of Edward VII|Fergus Hume
But Anne, lonely in her new quarters, had appreciated the forlornness of the old drake and had adopted him.
Mistress Anne|Temple Bailey
Then when Anne went to Mrs. Morley he still continued to dog me.
A Coin of Edward VII|Fergus Hume

British Dictionary definitions for anne

Anne

/ (æn) /

noun

Princess, the Princess Royal. born 1950, daughter of Elizabeth II of Great Britain and Northern Ireland; a noted horsewoman and president of the Save the Children Fund

Queen. 1665–1714, queen of Great Britain and Ireland (1702–14), daughter of James II, and the last of the Stuart monarchs

Saint. (in Christian tradition) the mother of the Virgin Mary. Feast day: July 26 or 25

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Word Origin and History for anne

Anne

alternative form of the fem. proper name Anna (q.v.). In Christian tradition, the name of the mother of the Virgin Mary.

Anne

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