Rennie

American

[ren-ee] / ˈrɛn i /

noun

John, 1761–1821, Scottish engineer.

Rennie British

/ ˈrɛnɪ /

noun

John . 1761–1821, British civil engineer who designed bridges, canals, docks, and harbours, including three London bridges and the London and East India docks

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Rennie had accused South Africa's front row of 'walking around' their opposite numbers in their second Test win in Cape Town last weekend.

From BBC ● Sep. 5, 2026

The All Blacks needed to hit the ground running under Rennie after Scott Robertson's departure in January.

From BBC ● Aug. 17, 2026

His grandfather is Rennie Stennett, a versatile player whose nine seasons with the Pirates were bracketed by World Series titles in his 1971 rookie season and 1979 finale.

From Los Angeles Times ● Jul. 13, 2026

This includes the snacking category, where Rennie says consumers are interested in good quality, but smaller treat sizes.

From The Wall Street Journal ● Jul. 7, 2026

This grand fabric was constructed of cast-iron, under the direction of John Rennie, Esq.

From City Scenes or a peep into London by William Darton

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