Lindsay
Americannoun
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Howard, 1889–1968, U.S. playwright, producer, and actor.
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John V(liet) 1921–2000, U.S. politician: mayor of New York City 1966–74.
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(Nicholas) Vachel 1879–1931, U.S. poet.
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a town in SE Ontario, in S Canada.
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a male or female given name.
noun
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See (Sir David) Lyndsay
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( Nicholas ) Vachel (ˈveɪtʃəl). 1879–1931, US poet; best known for General William Booth (1913) and The Congo (1914)
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Norman Alfred William. 1879–1969, Australian artist and writer
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Did you see that picture of Cardellini and wonder what cool-as-a-cuke Lindsay Weir from “Freaks and Geeks” has been up to?
From Salon ● Oct. 18, 2026
The couple, who have been married since 1970, purchased the stucco home in 1979 to raise their daughters Jenny, now 53, and Lindsay, 48.
From Los Angeles Times ● Oct. 15, 2026
During the summer murder trial of Lindsay Clancy, bettors wagered more than $100,000 on the verdict.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Oct. 11, 2026
Lindsay Clancy has appeared in court for the first time since her murder trial fell apart, with lawyers on both sides arguing how to proceed with the case.
From BBC ● Sep. 29, 2026
I saw Robert Lindsay and moved in front of him.
From "Breaking Through" by Francisco Jiménez
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