Herne

[ hurn ]

noun
  1. James A(hern) [uh-hurn], /əˈhɜrn/, 1839–1901, U.S. actor and playwright.

  2. a city in W Germany, in the Ruhr region.

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How to use Herne in a sentence

  • I had, however, recognised her voice; it was that of my old acquaintance, Mrs. Herne.

    Lavengro | George Borrow
  • And I am glad to see you, Mr. Petulengro; but this is sad news which you tell me about Mrs. Herne.

    Lavengro | George Borrow
  • To-morrow will be the greatest event so far in the life of Charles Herne, for he brings to his home his bride.

    A California Girl | Edward Eldridge
  • I never see anything like it, those hired men at Herne's live and act as if they were members of some gentlemen's club.

    A California Girl | Edward Eldridge
  • You don't see Herne's men on a Sunday morning spending their time in washing overalls, shirts, and socks.

    A California Girl | Edward Eldridge

British Dictionary definitions for Herne

Herne

/ (German ˈhɛrnə) /


noun
  1. an industrial city in W Germany, in North Rhine-Westphalia, in the Ruhr on the Rhine-Herne Canal. Pop: 172 870 (2003 est)

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