Herne

[ hurn ]

/ hɜrn /

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noun

James A(hern)

[uh-hurn], /əˈhɜrn/, 1839–1901, U.S. actor and playwright.

a city in W Germany, in the Ruhr region.

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Words nearby Herne

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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

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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