Dunsinane

[ duhn-suh-neyn, duhn-suh-neyn ]

noun

1. 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).

Dunsinane

/ dʌnˈsɪnən /

noun

1. 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)

Usage

The pronunciation ˈdʌnsɪˌneɪn is used in Shakespeare's Macbeth for the purposes of rhyme

Example Sentences

The steam drives everything, even Birnam Wood, which really does come to Dunsinane.

From The Daily Beast

Birnam wood seemed to come to Dunsinane, and Banquo's seed came in due time to inherit the throne the fates had reserved for them.

From Project Gutenberg

At first it seems as strange as the coming of Birnam wood to Dunsinane that gave poor Macbeth such a turn that time.

From Project Gutenberg

His trees are more awesome than the woods of Dunsinane, for they actually do move upon their foe.

From Project Gutenberg

It is very evident, however, that Dunsinane was anciently a strong military post.

From Project Gutenberg

He was not to fear till Birnam wood should come to Dunsinane: and now a wood did move!

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