Vaughan

[vawn]

noun

1. Henry, 1622–95, English poet and mystic.

2. Sarah (Lois), 1924–90, U.S. jazz singer.

3. a town in SW Ontario, in S Canada, near Toronto.

4. a male given name: from a Welsh word meaning “small.”

Vaughan

/ vɔːn /

noun

1. Henry. 1622–95, Welsh mystic poet, best known for his Silex Scintillans (1650; 1655)

2. Dame Janet ( Maria ). 1899–1993, British physician and university official: helped set up Britain's first National Blood Transfusion Service (1939): after World War II, became Britain's expert on the effects of radiation on humans; Principal of Somerville College, Oxford (1945–67)

3. Sarah ( Lois ). 1924–90, US jazz vocalist and pianist, noted esp for her skill in vocal improvisation

Example Sentences

Speaking on Saturday, former captain Michael Vaughan said it would be "amateurish" to pass up the opportunity to play in Canberra.

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Former captain Michael Vaughan also had some choice words, suggesting the manner of the loss will leave mental scars.

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"Whether they like it or not, all these conversations are going to come back to England," Vaughan said.

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"I am so disappointed," said former England captain Michael Vaughan.

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Former captain Michael Vaughan, who handled the attack that famously won the 2005 Ashes, said it was among the highest-quality fast bowling he had seen from an England team.

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