Definitions
from The Century Dictionary.
- noun A form of -an, being -an preceded by an original or euphonic vowel i-. See -an.
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- proper noun A male
given name .
Etymologies
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Examples
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THE SHADOWS WHICH FIRE THROWS I ABANDONED IAN AND ROLLO to the juggernaut of Mrs. Bug's benevolence-let Ian try telling her he didn't want bread and milk-and sat down to my own belated supper: a hot, fresh omelette, featuring not only cheese, but bits of salty bacon, asparagus, and wild mushroom, flavored with spring onions.
A Breath of Snow and Ashes Gabaldon, Diana 2005
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He was down on first street, and I was with Pat who was eating a piece of pizza in that outfit I described above (oh! and cowboy boots, too) and I was like "ian, this is my boyfriend Pat ..." and Ian was just like "oh ... hi" looking him up and down because he didn't know/realize it was Moustache Rock.
withkerth Diary Entry withkerth 2003
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ACOSTA: Now, New York state lawmakers want to pass what they call Ian's law.
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ACOSTA: Now, New York state lawmakers want to pass what they call Ian's Law, legislation aimed at preventing insurers from dropping entire groups of policies in the hopes of driving off high-cost customers.
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ACOSTA: Now New York state lawmakers want to pass what they call Ian's law.
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Ian is such an intriguing character, and watching his and Beth's relationship grow had me glued to the page.
Archive 2009-06-01 Nalini Singh 2009
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But I fully believe in Ian's HEA, and I hope you all do too!
Friday Book Club: Guest Author - Jennifer Ashley: The Madness of Lord Ian Mackenzie Nalini Singh 2009
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Just about everything in Ian McDonald's Cyberabad Days was also memorable.
MIND MELD: The Best Genre-Related Books/Films/Shows Consumed in 2009 (Part 1) 2009
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Ian is a unique hero and his brothers are v-e-r-y interesting (. .rough, dominant and very protective ..).
Friday Book Club Nalini Singh 2009
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Ian is such an intriguing character, and watching his and Beth's relationship grow had me glued to the page.
Friday Book Club: Guest Author - Jennifer Ashley: The Madness of Lord Ian Mackenzie Nalini Singh 2009
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