f. lewis allen
ən noun
1.
2.
Ethan, 1738–89, American soldier in the Revolutionary War: leader of the “Green Mountain Boys” of Vermont.
3.
Fred (John Florence Sullivan) 1894–1956, U.S. comedian.
4.
Frederick Lewis, 1890–1954, U.S. historian and editor.
5.
Gracie (Grace Ethel Cecile Rosalie Allen) 1905–64, U.S. comedian (partner and wife of George Burns).
6.
Richard, 1760–1831, U.S. clergyman: a founder of the African Methodist Episcopal Church.
7.
William, 1532–1594, English Catholic cardinal in exile.
9.
Woody (Allen Stewart Konigsberg) born 1935, U.S. comedian, author, actor, and filmmaker.
10.
a male given name.
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Allen1 (ˈælən) ![[Click for IPA pronunciation guide]](http://static.sfdict.com/dictstatic/g/d/dictionary_questionbutton_default.gif) | |
| —n | |
| 1. | Bog of Allen a region of peat bogs in central Ireland, west of Dublin. Area: over 10 sq km (3.75 sq miles) |
| 2. | Lough Allen a lake in Ireland, in county Leitrim |
| Allen2 (ˈælən) | |
| —n | |
| 1. | Ethan. 1738--89, American soldier during the War of Independence who led the Green Mountain Boys of Vermont |
| 2. | Lily (Rose Beatrice), born 1985, English pop singer; one of the first performers to come to prominence through exposure on the networking website MySpace rather than through record release |
| 3. | Sir Thomas. born 1944, British operatic baritone |
| 4. | Woody. real name Allen Stewart Konigsberg. born 1935, US film comedian, screenwriter, and director. His films as an actor and director include Annie Hall (1977), Manhattan (1979), Hannah and Her Sisters (1986), Bullets over Broadway (1994), and Anything Else (2003) |
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Allen
masc. proper name, variant of Alan (q.v.). In ref. to wrench, key, screw, etc. with hexagonal socket or head, 1930, from the Allen Manufacturing Company of Hartford, Connecticut, U.S.
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Allen Al·len (āl'ən), Edgar. 1892-1943.
American anatomist who is noted for his studies of hormones and for the discovery (1923) of estrogen.
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