Merwin
Americannoun
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W(illiam) S(tanley), 1927–2019, U.S. poet, translator, and writer.
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a male given name.
Example Sentences
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But people like Merwin Hart, even if they were uncomfortable with it, would.
From Salon • Apr. 20, 2024
“What does this mean when Jewish culture becomes part of a museum exhibit?” said Ted Merwin, the author of “Pastrami on Rye,” a 2015 history of the Jewish delicatessen.
From New York Times • Jul. 18, 2022
Donald Merwin Elbert, a mentally ill arsonist who wanders out of prison in the wake of a flu that wipes out most of humanity.
From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 14, 2022
Merwin, Kay Ryan and the current poet laureate, Joy Harjo.
From Seattle Times • Sep. 14, 2021
Bannister Merwin, Robert E. Coffey and other authors have reunited separated couples by means of baby's shoes.
From Writing the Photoplay by Esenwein, J. Berg (Joseph Berg)
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