Dunstan

[ duhn-stuhn ]

/ ˈdʌn stən /

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noun

Saint, a.d. c925–988, English statesman: archbishop of Canterbury 961–978.

a male given name: from an Old English word meaning “stone hill.”

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Words nearby Dunstan

Dunoon, Dunsany, Dunsinane, Duns Scotus, Dunstable, Dunstan, dunt, Duntroon, dunzo, duo, duobinary

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How to use Dunstan in a sentence

Dunstan, however, took one fence too many, and got his horse pierced with a hedge-stake.
English: Composition and Literature|W. F. (William Franklin) Webster
It had been noticed for some time past by all members of the household that the Abbot of St. Dunstan seemed ill at ease.
Robert Annys: Poor Priest|Annie Nathan Meyer
The great book into which the Chronicle of St. Dunstan was entered was treated with the greatest possible veneration.
Robert Annys: Poor Priest|Annie Nathan Meyer
Feeling himself well again, Dunstan repaired to the church to return grateful thanks.
The Mysteries of All Nations|James Grant

St. Dunstan was thought by the ignorant people to be in league with infernal spirits.
The Mysteries of All Nations|James Grant

British Dictionary definitions for Dunstan

Dunstan

/ (ˈdʌnstən) /

noun

Saint. ?909–988 ad, English prelate and statesman; archbishop of Canterbury (959–988). He revived monasticism in England on Benedictine lines and promoted education. Feast day: May 19

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