Duncan

[ duhng-kuh n ]

/ ˈdʌŋ kən /

noun

Isadora,1878–1927, U.S. dancer: pioneer in modern dance.

Robert,1919–88, U.S. poet.

a city in S Oklahoma.

a male given name.

Definition for duncan (2 of 2)

Duncan I

noun

died 1040, king of Scotland 1030–40: murdered by Macbeth.

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Examples from the Web for duncan

The implants must fit together precisely to support a body in motion, said UCLA neurosurgeon Dr. Duncan McBride.
Patients Screwed in Spine Surgery ‘Scam’|The Center for Investigative Reporting|November 3, 2014|DAILY BEAST
Duncan arrived at Dulles International Airport in Washington from Liberia (via Belgium) on Sept. 20.
Fact-Checking the Sunday Shows: October 26|PunditFact.com|October 26, 2014|DAILY BEAST
It was found out later that Duncan helped carry 19-year-old Marthalene Williams into a taxi to go to the hospital.
Fact-Checking the Sunday Shows: October 26|PunditFact.com|October 26, 2014|DAILY BEAST
The nurse documented that Duncan had a temperature of 100.1 degrees.
Fact-Checking the Sunday Shows: October 26|PunditFact.com|October 26, 2014|DAILY BEAST

But Duncan went through screening Sept. 19 in Monrovia, Liberia, where he presented a temperature of 97.3 degrees Fahrenheit.
Fact-Checking the Sunday Shows: October 26|PunditFact.com|October 26, 2014|DAILY BEAST
"No, granny, I haven't never picked up a piece," Duncan replied.
Little Folks (July 1884)|Various
It pleased Duncan to tell her that he had forgotten if he had ever acted that way, and she did not press him.
The Trail to Yesterday|Charles Alden Seltzer
"You have done well, Duncan, in coming for what aid we now can give," said Allan Redmain.
The Thirsty Sword|Robert Leighton
Those were pleasant evenings at Duncan Lodge and Talavera, with no lack of company at either place.
The Home Life of Poe|Susan Archer Weiss
Then the man who had called himself Duncan looked away, frowning.
The Avenger|E. Phillips Oppenheim

British Dictionary definitions for duncan (1 of 2)

Duncan

/ (ˈdʌŋkən) /

noun

Isadora (ˌɪzəˈdɔːrə). 1878–1927, US dancer and choreographer, who influenced modern ballet by introducing greater freedom of movement

British Dictionary definitions for duncan (2 of 2)

Duncan I

/ (ˈdʌŋkən) /

noun

died 1040, king of Scotland (1034–40); killed by Macbeth

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