Dennis
John, 1657–1734, English dramatist and critic.
a town in SE Massachusetts.
a male given name: from the Greek word meaning “of Dionysus.”
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How to use Dennis in a sentence
John Dennis Bradley told the jury he also found searches for "neck breaking" and "internal injuries."
Rymer's proposal provoked a public debate, which was begun by John Dennis, at that time an almost unknown young critic.
The Preface to Aristotle's Art of Poetry | Andre DacierJohn Dennis showed human surprise as Frank Corson lunged at him.
Ten From Infinity | Paul W. FairmanThen John Dennis sat motionless for a minute, his frown and uncertainty returning.
Ten From Infinity | Paul W. FairmanJohn Dennis touched her again and noted the sudden jerk and quiver of her response.
Ten From Infinity | Paul W. Fairman
And as she kissed him, she saw the oddly expressionless face, the cold empty eyes—of John Dennis.
Ten From Infinity | Paul W. Fairman
British Dictionary definitions for Dennis
/ (ˈdɛnɪs) /
C (larence) J (ames). 1876–1938, the poet of the Australian larrikin, esp in The Songs of a Sentimental Bloke (1915) and The Moods of Ginger Mick (1916)
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