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- proper noun A
surname , a less common spelling ofDouglas . - proper noun A male
given name .
from WordNet 3.0 Copyright 2006 by Princeton University. All rights reserved.
- noun United States abolitionist who escaped from slavery and became an influential writer and lecturer in the North (1817-1895)
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Examples
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He was pleased to have remembered the phrase Douglass had used.
The Scandal of the Season Sophie Gee 2007
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Update: In a press release to CNN Wednesday, Suzanne Clark, the president of National Journal Group, wrote: Linda Douglass is a first rate talent.
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Linda Douglass is doing her best imitation of a top.
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Douglass is the all-time wins leader at UC Irvine with a 197-191 record.
Big West Conference 2010
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If you're interested, Frederick Douglass is also interred at Mt. Hope Cemetery.
Archive 2007-02-01 2007
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If you're interested, Frederick Douglass is also interred at Mt. Hope Cemetery.
Creating, Managing & Pres. Dig. Assets: Mt. Hope Cemetery Interment Records 2007
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Douglass is the seventh Orioles pitcher to win his first career game this season.
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"Mr. Ellwood, I cannot endure the name Douglass and I cannot explain," said she.
The Hindered Hand or, The Reign of the Repressionist Robert E. [Illustrator] Bell 1902
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Douglass is a rich deep red of peculiar shade and beauty.
Gardening by Myself 1872
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I am afraid all this taking care of Philetus and Earl Douglass is too much for you.
Queechy 1854
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