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Lucan

American  
[loo-kuhn] / ˈlu kən /

noun

  1. Marcus Annaeus Lucanus, a.d. 39–65, Roman poet, born in Spain.


Lucan 1 British  
/ ˈluːkən /

noun

  1. Latin name Marcus Annaeus Lucanus. 39–65 ad , Roman poet. His epic poem Pharsalia describes the civil war between Caesar and Pompey

"Collins English Dictionary — Complete & Unabridged" 2012 Digital Edition © William Collins Sons & Co. Ltd. 1979, 1986 © HarperCollins Publishers 1998, 2000, 2003, 2005, 2006, 2007, 2009, 2012

Lucan 2 British  
/ ˈluːkən /

adjective

  1. of or relating to St Luke or St Luke's gospel

"Collins English Dictionary — Complete & Unabridged" 2012 Digital Edition © William Collins Sons & Co. Ltd. 1979, 1986 © HarperCollins Publishers 1998, 2000, 2003, 2005, 2006, 2007, 2009, 2012

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In a new book-length examination of every authoritarian government in the past century, the scholars Steven Levitsky and Lucan Way arrived at one major factor: how that government came to power in the first place.

From New York Times Nov. 30, 2022

"The man was taken to Lucan Garda Station where he was later charged. He has been released pending an appearance before Blanchardstown District Court at a later date," a police spokesperson told the Irish Independent.

From Fox News Mar. 23, 2022

He led Ana to Glenwood House, an abandoned property on Clonee Road, Lucan, where Boy A was waiting.

From The Guardian Jun. 18, 2019

Born Veronica Duncan, Lady Lucan was reported missing by a worried friend after not turning up for her regular walk, the inquest heard.

From BBC Jan. 10, 2018

"Get to the armory and tell Lucan that Ser Lyonel notched his sword in practice and needs a new one. Here's his mark."

From "A Clash of Kings" by George R.R. Martin

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