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  • proper noun rare A male given name, an alternative spelling of Denis

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Examples

  • Needless to say, when Sarah, as Sir Egbert of Corsica, in Denys’ riding breeches and boots with a green satin blouse of her mother’s, dropped through the trap-door and was hanged, mothers and aunts rushed on to the stage as one protesting woman.

    2009 March « Tales from the Reading Room 2009

  • Needless to say, when Sarah, as Sir Egbert of Corsica, in Denys’ riding breeches and boots with a green satin blouse of her mother’s, dropped through the trap-door and was hanged, mothers and aunts rushed on to the stage as one protesting woman.

    A Hit And A Miss « Tales from the Reading Room 2009

  • "Denys," said Gerard solemnly, "you little know the peril you ran that night.

    The Cloister and the Hearth Charles Reade 1849

  • Here, French Canadian director Denys Arcand broaches a controversial subject-the historical accuracy of Christ's crucifixion and the true message of his teachings-with flair and fearlessness.

    John Farr: Getting Religion: The Ten Best Films on Faith John Farr 2011

  • Here, French Canadian director Denys Arcand broaches a controversial subject-the historical accuracy of Christ's crucifixion and the true message of his teachings-with flair and fearlessness.

    John Farr: Getting Religion: The Ten Best Films on Faith John Farr 2011

  • Known to be present: Denys Stonebanks, Driver, RASC

    Work Camp 841 L 2010

  • Here, French Canadian director Denys Arcand broaches a controversial subject-the historical accuracy of Christ's crucifixion and the true message of his teachings-with flair and fearlessness.

    John Farr: Getting Religion: The Ten Best Films on Faith John Farr 2011

  • Here, French Canadian director Denys Arcand broaches a controversial subject-the historical accuracy of Christ's crucifixion and the true message of his teachings-with flair and fearlessness.

    John Farr: Getting Religion: The Ten Best Films on Faith John Farr 2011

  • Here, French Canadian director Denys Arcand broaches a controversial subject-the historical accuracy of Christ's crucifixion and the true message of his teachings-with flair and fearlessness.

    John Farr: Getting Religion: The Ten Best Films on Faith John Farr 2011

  • Here, French Canadian director Denys Arcand broaches a controversial subject-the historical accuracy of Christ's crucifixion and the true message of his teachings-with flair and fearlessness.

    John Farr: Getting Religion: The Ten Best Films on Faith John Farr 2011

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