Sean
[shawn]
- a male given name, form of John.
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Examples from the Web for sean
Contemporary Examples
Unfortunately, the most confused Ebola alarmists had millions of followers: Sean Hannity and Ann Coulter.
I'm very interested in Liv Ullmann for the woman's part, opposite Sean … yes … oh, I see then.
When she got the pictures back, she met Sean for coffee and discussed how to exhibit the photos.
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December 9, 2014
Chris Hughes and Sean Eldridge have always been entitled brats.
The Rise and Fall of Chris Hughes and Sean Eldridge, America’s Worst Gay Power CoupleJames Kirchick
December 9, 2014
Just three years ago, Chris Hughes and Sean Eldridge were the toast of the liberal establishment.
The Rise and Fall of Chris Hughes and Sean Eldridge, America’s Worst Gay Power CoupleJames Kirchick
December 9, 2014
Historical Examples
I saw there was going to be a sean, and so, in cors, left the door ajar.
Memoirs of Mr. Charles J. YellowplushWilliam Makepeace Thackeray
You would have thought to have sean 'em that they had been married a sentry, at least.
Memoirs of Mr. Charles J. YellowplushWilliam Makepeace Thackeray
The deathly pallor of Sean O'Donohue changed to pale lavender.
Attention Saint PatrickWilliam Fitzgerald Jenkins
Master Sean reports that a ritual was enacted in the bedroom last night.
The Eyes Have ItGordon Randall Garrett
He called over Master Sean again and gave the gun into his keeping.
The Eyes Have ItGordon Randall Garrett
Word Origin and History for sean
Sean
masc. proper name, also Shaun Shawn; Irish form of John.
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Online Etymology Dictionary, © 2010 Douglas Harper