Dunstan

American

[duhn-stuhn] / ˈdʌn stən /

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.”

Dunstan British

/ 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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“I’ve never seen something like this,” Dunstan said.

From The Wall Street Journal • Dec. 21, 2025

At Bären Haus, a German restaurant downtown, Nicole Dunstan served a family of out-of-towners—among her few customers last week—who had spent four days in candlelight at a hotel.

From The Wall Street Journal • Dec. 21, 2025

Though Mr Dunstan, a cabinetmaker who also owns a somewhat snazzier electric Volvo SUV, hasn't quite fallen in love with the aging Leaf.

From BBC • Oct. 16, 2025

It would be six years from first having met Kasibba before Ms Dunstan got a call to tell her that the Court of Protection had ruled she could leave hospital.

From BBC • Mar. 4, 2025

Dunstan Thorn walked up to Mr. Bromios and stood in front of him.

From "Stardust" by Neil Gaiman

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