Definitions of Allen
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a soldier of the American Revolution whose troops helped capture Fort Ticonderoga from the British (1738-1789)
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synonyms:
Ethan Allen
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soldier
an enlisted man or woman who serves in an army
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soldier
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United States comedienne remembered as the confused but imperturbable partner of her husband, George Burns (1906-1964)
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synonyms:
Grace Ethel Cecile Rosalie Allen, Gracie, Gracie Allen
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comedienne
a female comedian
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comedienne
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United States filmmaker and comic actor (1935-)
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synonyms:
Allen Stewart Konigsberg, Woody Allen
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actor, histrion, player, role player, thespian
a theatrical performer
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film maker, film producer, filmmaker, movie maker
a producer of motion pictures
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actor, histrion, player, role player, thespian
Pronunciation
US
/ˈælən/
UK
/ˈælɪn/
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