Montagu
[mon-tuh-gyoo]
- AshleyMontague Francis Ashley Montagu, 1905–1999, U.S. anthropologist and writer, born in England.
- Charles, 1st Earl of Halifax,1661–1715, British statesman: prime minister 1714–15.
- Lady Mary Wort·ley [wurt-lee] /ˈwɜrt li/, Mary Pierrepont, 1689–1762, English author.
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Contemporary Examples
Montagu and the Chinese had carefully chosen the recipients of the journalistic visas.
Before departing, the ITTF delegates met one more time, and President Montagu was “reelected without any other nominations.”
Historical Examples
"Heed not their ribald scoffs," said Montagu Percy, loftily.
The Telegraph BoyHoratio Alger, Jr.
Montagu Percy made a motion to pursue his tormentors, but desisted.
The Telegraph BoyHoratio Alger, Jr.
Mr. Horne's appointment and the amoval of Mr. Montagu were confirmed.
She has said so to her father, the Duke de Montbazon, and to Montagu.
Political Women (Vol. 1 of 2)Sutherland Menzies
I suppose you will not be exactly in love with the wamey Dutchmen, Mr. Montagu?
A Daughter of RaasayWilliam MacLeod Raine
Montagu
- Charles. See (Earl of) Halifax (def. 2)
- Lady Mary Wortley. 1689–1762, English writer, noted for her Letters from the East (1763)
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