Montagu

[ mon-tuh-gyoo ]

noun
  1. Ashley Montague Francis Ashley Montagu, 1905–1999, U.S. anthropologist and writer, born in England.

  2. Charles, 1st Earl of Halifax, 1661–1715, British statesman: prime minister 1714–15.

  1. Lady Mary Wort·ley [wurt-lee], /ˈwɜrt li/, Mary Pierrepont, 1689–1762, English author.

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How to use Montagu in a sentence

  • “What a capital fellow he is,” continued Montagu, leaning on his racquet and looking after him, as Russell left the court.

    Eric, or Little by Little | Frederic W. Farrar
  • Russell, Owen, and Montagu also got their removes with him, but his other friends were left for the present in the form below.

    Eric, or Little by Little | Frederic W. Farrar
  • As he went out he met Duncan and Montagu, who at once addressed him in the hearing of the rest.

    Eric, or Little by Little | Frederic W. Farrar
  • Montagu said nothing, but Eric understood full well the trustful kindness of his pressure of the hand.

    Eric, or Little by Little | Frederic W. Farrar

British Dictionary definitions for Montagu

Montagu

/ (ˈmɒntəˌɡjuː) /


noun
  1. Charles. See (Earl of) Halifax (def. 2)

  2. Lady Mary Wortley. 1689–1762, English writer, noted for her Letters from the East (1763)

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