Deakin

[dee-kin]

noun

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

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Examples from the Web for deakin

Yes, young sir, that is my name—steward to the late Sir Deakin Killigrew.
The Splendid Spur|Arthur T. Quiller Couch
"I should say not," replied Deakin, without a moment's hesitation.
The Mystery of Lincoln's Inn|Robert Machray
Then at Deakin's, inquire for the modelled head of a gentleman who was not long ago executed in Tokio.
From Sea to Sea|Rudyard Kipling
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

We sat in a pew, at the prayer meeting, next to Ma and the deakin, and there was lots of pious folks all round there.
Peck's Bad Boy and His Pa|George W. Peck

British Dictionary definitions for deakin

Deakin

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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