Dowson

American

[dou-suhn] / ˈdaʊ sən /

noun

Ernest (Christopher), 1867–1900, English poet.

Dowson British

/ ˈdaʊsən /

noun

Ernest ( Christopher ). 1867–1900, English Decadent poet noted for his lyric Cynara

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Phil Dowson has moulded a winning, stylish Northampton team out of many of the same players in this England squad.

From BBC • Mar. 7, 2026

However, Dowson insists his side were not drawing motivation from that defeat.

From BBC • Jan. 8, 2026

"Tommy does so many things so well, and I think he looked physical, fast, skilful, he took the ball in the air beautifully and was in the right place," Northampton boss Phil Dowson said.

From BBC • Oct. 27, 2025

Northampton rugby director Phil Dowson had described the incident as "uncalled for and out of order" and said that there had been foul play involved.

From BBC • May 26, 2025

A Comedy Overture to a Dramatic Phantasy by Ernest Dowson, which he conducted at the Worcester Festival in 1908.

From One-Act Plays By Modern Authors by Various

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