Anne
[an]
- 1665–1714, queen of England 1702–14 (daughter of James II of England).
- a female given name, form of Anna.
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Contemporary Examples
The expo is introduced by Mayor Anne Hildalgo, who describes it as a “sensitive reading of the upheavals in French society.”
“She would be my ‘boss lady,’” Crowe writes of the indefatigable Anne Marie.
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
The 1980s series followed in that tradition with episodes from Harlan Ellison, Arthur C. Clarke, and Anne Collins.
Such has been the plight thus far of Anne Hathaway on the Interstellar promo tour.
Historical Examples
When I went to the door to tell her what Anne had done she began to cry.
Grace Harlowe's Return to Overton CampusJessie Graham Flower
"Dear little Anne," smiled Elfreda, her eyes growing tender.
Grace Harlowe's Return to Overton CampusJessie Graham Flower
"But you have changed," said Anne Withero with a little cry.
Way of the LawlessMax Brand
Then, her glance straying to Anne, "What makes Anne look so mysterious?"
Grace Harlowe's Return to Overton CampusJessie Graham Flower
"It's the real parting of the ways," said Grace softly to Anne.
Grace Harlowe's Return to Overton CampusJessie Graham Flower
Anne
- 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.
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