Denis

[ den-is ]

/ ˈdɛn ɪs /

noun

a male given name.

Definition for denis (2 of 2)

Denîs

[ den-is; French duh-nee ]

/ ˈdɛn ɪs; French dəˈni /

noun

Saint,died a.d. c280, 1st bishop of Paris: patron saint of France.

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Examples from the Web for denis

Earlier this month, the friendliest of them, 31-year-old Denis, told us they were given very short notice to evacuate Sloviansk.
I Was Snatched at the MH17 ‘Morgue’|Anna Nemtsova|July 21, 2014|DAILY BEAST
“Denis, if you had met the rebels as frequently as I have, you would be as passionate as I am,” Power told McDonough.
U.S. Ignored Warnings Before ISIS Takeover of a Key City|Josh Rogin|July 10, 2014|DAILY BEAST
So do Pavel Yurov, 33, a prominent Kiev theatrical producer, and artist Denis Grishchuk, 29.
Ukraine Journalists Still Enduring Brutal Kidnappings, Imprisonment, and Maybe Worse|Cathy Young|May 18, 2014|DAILY BEAST
The deputy chairman of the presidium of the Donetsk Republic, Denis Pushilin, also predicts “good results.”
Putin’s People Stage Their Bogus Vote|Jamie Dettmer|May 11, 2014|DAILY BEAST

What else are we to conclude from his interview with New York Daily News columnist Denis Hamill, published today?
Anthony Weiner Is Probably Sexting Right Now|Michael Tomasky|July 30, 2013|DAILY BEAST
Denis considered this piece of information, and drew away from the fire.
The Graftons|Archibald Marshall
"But you are not standing there," rejoined Denis, as the servant made for the door.
Denis Dent|Ernest W. Hornung
At least it was so in Denis O'Shaughnessy's family upon this occasion.
Going To Maynooth|William Carleton
“I should like first to knock over another wildebeest, or an elephant, if one were to come in our way,” said Denis.
Hendricks the Hunter|W.H.G. Kingston
We all retired to rest, fervently hoping that the health of Mr. Denis might be restored by the following morning.
The Danvers Jewels, and Sir Charles Danvers|Mary Cholmondeley

British Dictionary definitions for denis

Denis

/ (ˈdɛnɪs, French dəni) /

noun

Maurice (mɔris). 1870–1943, French painter and writer on art. One of the leading Nabis, he defined a picture as "essentially a flat surface covered with colours assembled in a certain order"

Saint Denis or Saint Denys 3rd century ad, first bishop of Paris; patron saint of France. Feast day: Oct 9

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