Hampden

American

[hamp-duhn, ham-] / ˈhæmp dən, ˈhæm- /

noun

John, 1594–1643, British statesman who defended the rights of the House of Commons against Charles I.
Walter Walter Hampden Dougherty, 1879–1955, U.S. actor.

Hampden British

/ ˈhæmdən, ˈhæmpdən /

noun

John. 1594–1643, English statesman; one of the leaders of the Parliamentary opposition to Charles I

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Although Japan had the better of proceedings at Hampden, Hendry and McKenna dealt with balls into the box, while the pace they both possess is a valuable commodity in international football.

From BBC • Apr. 1, 2026

In January, Scotland announced two friendlies at Hampden - Saturday's meeting with Japan, and against Curacao on 30 May - as warm-ups for the finals.

From BBC • Mar. 29, 2026

Scotland are set for their first World Cup since 1998 after qualifying for the finals with a thrilling 4-2 Hampden victory over Denmark in November.

From BBC • Mar. 24, 2026

With Denmark hosting group whipping boys Belarus in Copenhagen, Scotland had to avoid defeat that Saturday night in order to set up a winner-takes-all game at Hampden a few days later.

From BBC • Mar. 24, 2026

Mrs. Corcoran, leaving Hampden, walked through the crush of her old pals the reporters with her eyes averted and her teeth clenched in a brilliant hateful smile.

From "The Secret History" by Donna Tartt

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