Fergus
Americannoun
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Irish Legend. one of the great warrior kings of Ulster.
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a male given name.
noun
Example Sentences
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In his book “Centennial,” historian Fergus Bordewich writes that America’s 100th birthday coincided with “a time of industrial turbulence, political anxiety, and rapid change.”
From The Wall Street Journal ● Jun. 30, 2026
In his compelling “Centennial,” the historian Fergus Bordewich makes the stakes of the moment clear.
From The Wall Street Journal ● May 22, 2026
Fergus Dowd, who produced the film along with Joe Lee, said the street leagues gave opportunities to young people who would not otherwise have had them.
From BBC ● Feb. 23, 2026
In the movie, Shrek and Fiona have triplets - named Fergus, Farkle and Felicia.
From BBC ● Feb. 11, 2026
Captain Fergus seemed to find it so, and Elizabeth had been watching him for some time.
From The Clammer and the Submarine by Hopkins, William John
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