Arden

[ ahr-dn ]

/ ˈɑr dn /

noun

Forest of, a forest district in central England, in N Warwickshire: scene of Shakespeare's As You Like It.

Elizabeth,1891–1966, U.S. cosmetician, born in Canada.

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Examples from the Web for arden

“Every woman has a right to be beautiful,” Arden proclaimed.
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The forests of Arden on which he based his forest comedies were just round the corner.
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The notes and general introduction are taken from the esteemed Arden Shakespeare edition of the plays and poems.
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And then they would know that he had behaved well, and as an Arden should.
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We had no reason to complain of either the officer or labourers Captain Arden had sent us.
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Arden unconsciously made a pretty picture as she looked up smiling at the handsome boy.
The Orchard Secret|Cleo Garis
Miss Arden and her brother choose to visit me with displeasure.
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Tonight Terry was in the swing and Arden and Sim curled up in chairs.
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British Dictionary definitions for arden (1 of 2)

Arden¹

/ (ˈɑːdən) /

noun

Forest of Arden a region of N Warwickshire, part of a former forest: scene of Shakespeare's As You Like It

British Dictionary definitions for arden (2 of 2)

Arden²

/ (ˈɑːdən) /

noun

John. (1930–2012) British dramatist and novelist. His plays include Serjeant Musgrave's Dance (1959) and The Workhouse Donkey (1963); novels include Silence Among the Weapons (1982): he often works in collaboration with his wife Margaretta D'Arcy

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