Dunsinane
a hill NE of Perth, in central Scotland: a ruined fort on its summit is traditionally called Macbeth's Castle. 1,012 feet (308 meters).
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The steam drives everything, even Birnam Wood, which really does come to Dunsinane.
‘The Trial’ & More Top Film Adaptations of Literary Classics (VIDEO) | Jimmy So | November 24, 2012 | THE DAILY BEASTBirnam wood seemed to come to Dunsinane, and Banquo's seed came in due time to inherit the throne the fates had reserved for them.
The Mysteries of All Nations | James GrantAt first it seems as strange as the coming of Birnam wood to Dunsinane that gave poor Macbeth such a turn that time.
The Adventures of a Grain of Dust | Hallam HawksworthHis trees are more awesome than the woods of Dunsinane, for they actually do move upon their foe.
The Supernatural in Modern English Fiction | Dorothy ScarboroughIt is very evident, however, that Dunsinane was anciently a strong military post.
An American Four-In-Hand in Britain | Andrew Carnegie
He was not to fear till Birnam wood should come to Dunsinane: and now a wood did move!
The Chautauquan, Vol. III, March 1883 | The Chautauquan Literary and Scientific Circle
British Dictionary definitions for Dunsinane
/ (dʌnˈsɪnən) /
a hill in central Scotland, in the Sidlaw Hills: the ruined fort at its summit is regarded as Macbeth's castle. Height: 308 m (1012 ft)
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