Deane

/ (diːn) /

noun

Sir William Patrick . born 1931, Australian lawyer. He became a High Court judge in 1982 and governor-general of Australia (1996–2001)

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Example sentences from the Web for deane

These letters had been given to Mrs. Whiteway in 1788, and by her to her son-in-law, Deane Swift.
The Journal to Stella|Jonathan Swift
Deane stood looking out for a few minutes, and then turned towards his visitor with an air of perplexity.
The Golden Web|Anthony Partridge
Deane and Edmondson, you ride on to that mill I see in front of us, and ask if the folks won't give you supper.
The Long Roll|Mary Johnston
On other occasions, Franklin spoke in equally laudatory terms of the abilities and services of Deane.
Benjamin Franklin; Self-Revealed, Volume II (of 2)|Wiliam Cabell Bruce

And he walked across the room, and asked Miss Deane to dance.
Into the Highways and Hedges|F. F. Montrsor (Frances Frederica)