Denys

[ den-is; French duh-nee ]

/ ˈdɛn ɪs; French dəˈni /

noun

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Example sentences from the Web for denys

Out of Africa is one of my favorite movies, and I had a grand time picturing him as Denys Finch Hatton flying high above Kenya.
Meet the Secret Powerbrokers of D.C.: Five Top Women in Communications|Abigail Pesta|January 18, 2012|DAILY BEAST
Here Denys popped his head in at the door, and said "She will be here at three on the great dial."
The Cloister and the Hearth|Charles Reade
Denys's evil star had led him to a dead tree, a mere shaft, and of no very great height.
The Cloister and the Hearth|Charles Reade
Denys assured him on his honour they managed things better in Burgundy.
The Cloister and the Hearth|Charles Reade

Thou, and thou only; no dead saint, but my living friend and comrade true; 'tis thou alone draws Denys of Burgundy to Cologne?
The Cloister and the Hearth|Charles Reade
Denys knelt with all the congregation, waiting and longing to hear his deep, strong voice in the collects which began the service.
The Girls of St. Olave's|Mabel Mackintosh

British Dictionary definitions for denys

Denys

/ (ˈdɛnɪs, French dəni) /

noun

Saint. a variant spelling of (Saint) Denis (def. 2)

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