D'Avenant

or Dav·e·nant

[ dav-uh-nuhnt ]

noun

1. Sir William, 1606–68, English dramatist and producer: poet laureate 1638–68.

Davenant

/ ˈdævənənt /

noun

1. DavenantSir William16061668MEnglishTHEATRE: dramatistWRITING: poetWRITING: poet laureate Sir William. 1606–68, English dramatist and poet: poet laureate (1638–68). His plays include Love and Honour (1634)

Example Sentences

They included both William Davenant, a godson of Shakespeare and Sir John Suckling, the inventor of the card game cribbage.

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This was the method established by Mr. Davenant; and as far as it goes, it certainly is a good one.

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"Well, if he doesn't make more of this conversation than I do, he won't make much," said Miss Davenant.

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Davenant, in his "Love and Honour," had portrayed a mental and spiritual struggle between those potent forces.

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"You will gain nothing by this attitude," said Miss Davenant.

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Miss Davenant from the Hall wants a word with you—about your dawg, sir, as I understand.

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