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- Family of British novelists and poets, including Charlotte (1816–1855), Emily (1818–1848), and Anne (1820–1849). In 1846 their first publication was issued, a volume of poetry entitled Poems by Currer, Ellis, and Acton Bell. In 1847 Charlotte published Jane Eyre; Emily, Wuthering Heights; and Anne, Agnes Gray. Charlotte published Shirley in 1849 and Villette in 1853.
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- proper noun A male
given name . - proper noun A
surname .
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- noun English novelist; oldest of three Bronte sisters (1816-1855)
- noun English novelist; youngest of three Bronte sisters (1820-1849)
- noun English novelist; one of three Bronte sisters (1818-1848)
Etymologies
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From Ancient Greek βροντή (bronté, "thunder").
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