Chaplin

[ chap-lin ]

/ ˈtʃæp lɪn /

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noun

Sir Charles Spencer "Charlie", 1889–1977, English film actor, producer, and director; in U.S. 1910–52.

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Words nearby Chaplin

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How to use Chaplin in a sentence

Even before the escape attempt, Chaplin noted the Edmonson sisters to other abolitionists in New York.
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Well, Charlie Chaplin married someone that was 15 around that time.
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That was pretty early in your career when you two were dating and appearing in films together like Chaplin and Only You.
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The last release of secret docs revealed the Security Service spied on Charlie Chaplin at the request of J Edgar Hoover's FBI.
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Only the unloved hate,” Chaplin cried, “the unloved and the unnatural!
How to Fight for Freedom in 2014|James Poulos|December 29, 2013|DAILY BEAST
Hounded by the father of the surveillance state, J. Edgar Hoover, Chaplin gave up on America and retired to Switzerland.
How to Fight for Freedom in 2014|James Poulos|December 29, 2013|DAILY BEAST
In this day's journey I met with Mr. White, Cromwell's chaplin that was, and had a great deale of discourse with him.
Diary of Samuel Pepys, Complete|Samuel Pepys
One of the crew has hurriedly made himself up as "Charlie Chaplin."
My Wonderful Visit|Charlie Chaplin
She comes to the carriage and in a beautiful, musical voice says, "May I have your signature, Mr. Chaplin?"
My Wonderful Visit|Charlie Chaplin
The difference in them seems so marked when they call me Mr. Chaplin and I recall how they had hailed us as "Hello, boys."
My Wonderful Visit|Charlie Chaplin
A Liverpool scalp specialist gathers that Mr. Chaplin is much concerned regarding the appearance of grey hairs in his head.
My Wonderful Visit|Charlie Chaplin

British Dictionary definitions for Chaplin

Chaplin

/ (ˈtʃæplɪn) /

noun

Sir Charles Spencer, known as Charlie Chaplin. 1889–1977, English comedian, film actor, and director. He is renowned for his portrayal of a downtrodden little man with baggy trousers, bowler hat, and cane. His films, most of which were made in Hollywood, include The Gold Rush (1924), Modern Times (1936), and The Great Dictator (1940)

Derived forms of Chaplin

Chaplinesque, adjective

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