Ensor

[ en-sawr ]

/ ˈɛn sɔr /

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noun

James, 1860–1949, Belgian painter.

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How to use Ensor in a sentence

This article by Aislinn Laing and Josie Ensor was first published by The Telegraph.
Nelson Mandela Memorial Interpreter Was a Fake|The Telegraph|December 11, 2013|DAILY BEAST
“This is a critical information job,” says Metzl, who effusively praises the choice of Ensor.
Can This Man Outsmart the Taliban?|Lloyd Grove|January 26, 2010|DAILY BEAST
Ensor breaks out from his somber palette with The Oyster Eater (1882), one of the larger paintings in the show.
James Ensor Unmasked|Paul Laster|July 10, 2009|DAILY BEAST
James Ensor made his mark in a 20-year span of his career, and then seemed to just fade away.
James Ensor Unmasked|Paul Laster|July 10, 2009|DAILY BEAST

His successor, Ensor, representing the same view, finds an appropriate topic in the wrongs of Ireland.
The English Utilitarians, Volume II (of 3)|Leslie Stephen
Miss Ensor completed her supper with a cup of tea and some little cakes: “just to keep us all company,” as Mary had insisted.
All Roads Lead to Calvary|Jerome K. Jerome
Instead of the posada by the water-side, I take up my quarters at a hotel kept by Ensor, an American, and his sister.
To Cuba and Back|Richard Henry Dana
And though Sir Ensor Doone is now so old and growing feeble, his own way he will have still, and no one dare deny him.
Lorna Doone|R. D. Blackmore
Therefore it came to pass, that we saw fit to enter Sir Ensor's room in the following manner.
Lorna Doone|R. D. Blackmore

British Dictionary definitions for Ensor

Ensor

/ (ˈɛnsɔː) /

noun

James (Sydney). 1860–1949, Belgian expressionist painter, noted for his macabre subjects

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