Grahame

American

[grey-uhm] / ˈgreɪ əm /

noun

Kenneth, 1859–1932, Scottish writer, especially of children's stories.

Grahame British

/ ˈɡreɪəm /

noun

Kenneth. 1859–1932, Scottish author, noted for the children's classic The Wind in the Willows (1908)

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The print that sold for the record fee on Wednesday once belonged to "The Wind in the Willows" author Kenneth Grahame.

From Barron's • Dec. 3, 2025

At the food bank, Grahame Lucas said he worked to "turn frowns upside down".

From BBC • Sep. 28, 2025

Lesh is survived by his wife, Jill, sons Grahame and Brian and grandson Levon.

From Los Angeles Times • Oct. 25, 2024

In fresh criticism from within the party, veteran MSP Christine Grahame described Mr Robertson as a "liability" in a leaked email to the first minister, published by the Scottish Daily Mail.

From BBC • Aug. 20, 2024

“Like Mrs. Grahame had to do when you forgot . “Just like that.”

From "The Devil's Arithmetic" by Jane Yolen

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