Dennis

[ den-is ]

noun
  1. John, 1657–1734, English dramatist and critic.

  2. a town in SE Massachusetts.

  1. 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."

    Did They Get Her? | Diane Dimond | June 15, 2011 | THE DAILY BEAST
  • Rymer's proposal provoked a public debate, which was begun by John Dennis, at that time an almost unknown young critic.

  • John Dennis showed human surprise as Frank Corson lunged at him.

    Ten From Infinity | Paul W. Fairman
  • Then John Dennis sat motionless for a minute, his frown and uncertainty returning.

    Ten From Infinity | Paul W. Fairman
  • John 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

Dennis

/ (ˈdɛnɪs) /


noun
  1. 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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