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• Macdonald
  Macdonald

  noun

  George, 1824–1905, Scottish novelist and poet.
• MacDonald
  MacDonald

  noun

  James Ramsay, 1866–1937, British statesman and labor leader: prime minister 1924, 1929–35.

Macdonald

¹ American  

[muhk-don-uhld] / məkˈdɒn əld /

noun

1. George, 1824–1905, Scottish novelist and poet.

2. Sir John Alexander, 1815–91, Canadian statesman, born in Scotland: first prime minister 1867–73, 1878–91.

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MacDonald ² American  

[muhk-don-uhld] / məkˈdɒn əld /

noun

1. James Ramsay, 1866–1937, British statesman and labor leader: prime minister 1924, 1929–35.

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Macdonald ¹ British  

/ məkˈdɒnəld /

noun

1. Flora. 1722–90, Scottish heroine, who helped the Young Pretender to escape to Skye after his defeat at the battle of Culloden (1746)

2. Sir John Alexander. 1815–91, Canadian statesman, born in Scotland, who was the first prime minister of the Dominion of Canada (1867–73; 1878–91)

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MacDonald ² British  

/ məkˈdɒnəld /

noun

1. ( James ) Ramsay . 1866–1937, British statesman, who led the first and second Labour Governments (1924 and 1929–31). He also led a coalition (1931–35), which the majority of the Labour Party refused to support

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This is when Don Ohlmeyer, famously a friend of OJ Simpson, comes after Norm Macdonald on Weekend Update, and also for Adam Sandler.

From Salon ● Jul. 5, 2026

In addition to updating guidelines, Dr. Macdonald believes there needs to be a shift in how society views exercise and protein intake.

From Science Daily ● Jun. 23, 2026

McVay’s announcement came about a week after San Francisco 49ers coach Kyle Shanahan canceled minicamp, and Seattle Seahawks coach Mike Macdonald did the same.

From Los Angeles Times ● Jun. 11, 2026

Anna Macdonald, investment strategy director at Hargreaves Lansdown, said the bond market had been "frazzled" by concerns a different prime minister might take a different view on borrowing, "relaxing fiscal rules or extending them".

From BBC ● May 12, 2026

Corcoran’s parents, Macdonald and Katherine Corcoran of Shady Brook, Connecticut, arrive in Hampden today to assist in the search for the youngest of their five children.

From "The Secret History" by Donna Tartt

As for getting licensed in other states, MacDonald said it would involve hours of paper work and cost about $90,000 to get a license in every state, with periodic renewals required.

From Los Angeles Times ● Jul. 18, 2026

For Ewen MacDonald, from Machrihanish in Argyll and Bute, the match is also a chance to rewrite history.

From BBC ● Jun. 24, 2026

The series is based on the 1957 book "The Executioners" by John D. MacDonald, which was adapted into two films, one in 1962 and the other in 1991.

From Barron's ● Jun. 3, 2026

The MacDonald Highlands community is also set to see its star rise when it welcomes a Four Seasons Private Residences later this year, further adding to the exclusive feel of the area.

From MarketWatch ● May 21, 2026

Ella didn't quite understand what she was talking about but followed Headmarveller MacDonald.

From "The Marvellers" by Dhonielle Clayton