Duntroon
/ (dʌnˈtruːn) /
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noun
a suburb of Canberra: seat of the Royal Military College of Australia
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Let’s start with some etymology: What are the origins of the typographical word “bracket”?
First appeared around 1750, and is related to the French word “braguette” for the name of codpiece armor.
First appeared in 1610, based on the French word “baguette” for the long loaf of bread.
First appeared in 1555, and is related to the French word “raquette” for a netted bat.
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Words nearby Duntroon
Dunsinane, Duns Scotus, Dunstable, Dunstan, dunt, Duntroon, duo, duobinary, duodecagon, duodecastyle, duodecillion
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Example sentences from the Web for Duntroon
Dundee's own brother, too, seems to have been with him, and a member of the Duntroon branch of the Grahams.
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