Mae West

/ˌmeɪ ˌwɛst/
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Other forms: Mae Wests

Definitions of Mae West
  1. noun
    United States film actress (1892-1980)
    synonyms: West
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    example of:
    actress
    a female actor
    comedienne
    a female comedian
  2. noun
    an inflatable life jacket
    synonyms: air jacket
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    type of:
    cork jacket, life jacket, life vest
    life preserver consisting of a sleeveless jacket of buoyant or inflatable design
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