Milne

American

[miln] / mɪln /

noun

A(lan) A(lexander), 1882–1956, English novelist, playwright, and author of prose and verse for children.

Milne British

/ mɪln /

noun

A ( lan ) A ( lexander ). 1882–1956, English writer, noted for his books and verse for children, including When We Were Very Young (1924) and Winnie the Pooh (1926)

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Particularly at prop, Michael Milne, Jack Boyle and Jeremy Loughman have all been handed opportunities as Ireland's strength and depth is tested.

From BBC

Interactive performances are being prepared to mark 100 years since the publication of A. A. Milne's first collection of Winnie-the-Pooh stories.

From BBC

James Milne, who was picking up bottled water in East Grinstead, told BBC Radio Sussex that the past few days had been "absolutely terrible".

From BBC

Somewhere, a Boy and a Bear: A. A. Milne and the Creation of “Winnie-the-Pooh”

From The Wall Street Journal

Simon Milne, whose formal title is regius keeper, has been recognised for his services to botany, conservation and horticulture.

From BBC

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