Dunstan
Americannoun
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Saint, a.d. c925–988, English statesman: archbishop of Canterbury 961–978.
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a male given name: from an Old English word meaning “stone hill.”
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Example Sentences
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Dunstan said the venue has managed to do more than just shake off its troubled opening, and was getting plaudits from those who perform there.
From BBC ● Feb. 20, 2026
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
“I’ve never seen something like this,” Dunstan said.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Dec. 21, 2025
The chorus of Opera North joined Chumbawamba frontman Dunstan Bruce and Leeds band Hope and Social for a rousing performance of Chumbawamba's 1997 anthem Tubthumping.
From BBC ● Jan. 7, 2023
"Your mother has breakfast waiting for you, back at the farm," said Dunstan.
From "Stardust" by Neil Gaiman
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