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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That's what a winning goal in a Scottish Cup final win does, but these chants were not for his Hampden heroics as a player, rather for the way his team had responded to adversity.

From BBC ● Jul. 30, 2026

When the fastest man on the planet won Commonwealth relay gold for Jamaica in 2014, more than 50,000 fans cheered him home at Hampden.

From BBC ● Jul. 22, 2026

Robbie McSkimming, born and raised in Dunfermline, Fife, is a committed Scotland supporter and has cheered on the team against England at Hampden.

From BBC ● Jul. 14, 2026

Calvin Harris's Scottish homecoming show at Hampden Park in Glasgow next month will be broadcast live on the BBC.

From BBC ● Jul. 11, 2026

I lit on Hampden by a trick of fate.

From "The Secret History" by Donna Tartt

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