Deakin

[ dee-kin ]

/ ˈdi kɪn /

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noun

Alfred, 1856–1919, Australian statesman: prime minister 1903–04; 1905–08; 1909–10.

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How to use Deakin in a sentence

In Melbourne, Mr. Deakin's fluency of speech impressed me considerably.
Town Life in Australia|R. E. N. (Richard) Twopeny
That specticle of the deakin cost me consid'able, but it was more'n wuth it.
David Harum|Edward Noyes Westcott
I'm lookin' forrered to where the deakin comes in, but you jest tell it your own way.
David Harum|Edward Noyes Westcott
I s'pose if you don't want to let on you won't, but I do believe you've ben playin' some trick on the deakin, an' won't own up.
David Harum|Edward Noyes Westcott

Quite a while ago—in fact, not long after I come to enjoy the priv'lidge of the deakin's acquaintance—we hed a deal.
David Harum|Edward Noyes Westcott

British Dictionary definitions for Deakin

Deakin

/ (ˈdiːkɪn) /

noun

Alfred. 1856–1919, Australian statesman. He was a leader of the movement for Australian federation; prime minister of Australia (1903–04; 1905–08; 1909–10)

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