Deakin

[dee-kin]

noun

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

Dictionary.com Unabridged Based on the Random House Unabridged Dictionary, © Random House, Inc. 2018

Examples from the Web for deakin

Historical Examples of deakin

Pa said the deakin better run his own idols, and Pa would run his.
Peck's Bad Boy and His Pa
George W. Peck
The most and worst Bennet was guilty of, Deakin contended, was manslaughter.
The Mystery of Lincoln's Inn
Robert Machray
No; but Deakin, the local solicitor, has arranged for me to see him on Tuesday next.
The Mystery of Lincoln's Inn
Robert Machray
The first result of this was that Deakin came rushing up to London.
The Mystery of Lincoln's Inn
Robert Machray
"I should say not," replied Deakin, without a moment's hesitation.
The Mystery of Lincoln's Inn
Robert Machray

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)

Collins English Dictionary - Complete & Unabridged 2012 Digital Edition © William Collins Sons & Co. Ltd. 1979, 1986 © HarperCollins Publishers 1998, 2000, 2003, 2005, 2006, 2007, 2009, 2012