Montagu

[ mon-tuh-gyoo ]

/ ˈmɒn təˌgyu /

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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Example sentences from the Web for 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|DAILY BEAST
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|DAILY BEAST
Besides, here is a problem in ethics for Mr. Montagu to solve.
A Daughter of Raasay|William MacLeod Raine
Mr. Montagu inherited ability, eccentricity, and personal beauty, from his parents.
Records of a Girlhood|Frances Ann Kemble

"Game," exclaimed Mr. Montagu; and Leonard put his cue in the rack, and walked away, without another word to either of his guests.
Mount Royal, Volume 2 of 3|Mary Elizabeth Braddon
At any rate, the voice of Montagu grew feeble and distant and died away in the hall.
Pieces of Hate|Heywood Broun
He had scarcely finished dressing when Montagu Trixit entered from the shed.
From Sand Hill to Pine|Bret Harte

British Dictionary definitions for montagu

Montagu

/ (ˈmɒntəˌɡjuː) /

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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