Montagu

[mon-tuh-gyoo]

noun

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 of montagu

Montagu and the Chinese had carefully chosen the recipients of the journalistic visas.
How to Hide a Famine with Ping-Pong
Nicholas Griffin
January 9, 2014
Before departing, the ITTF delegates met one more time, and President Montagu was “reelected without any other nominations.”
How to Hide a Famine with Ping-Pong
Nicholas Griffin
January 9, 2014

Historical Examples of montagu

Montagu Percy made a motion to pursue his tormentors, but desisted.
The Telegraph Boy
Horatio Alger, Jr.
"Heed not their ribald scoffs," said Montagu Percy, loftily.
The Telegraph Boy
Horatio Alger, Jr.
Mr. Horne's appointment and the amoval of Mr. Montagu were confirmed.
The History of Tasmania, Volume I (of 2)
John West
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 Raasay
William MacLeod Raine

British Dictionary definitions for montagu

Montagu

noun

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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