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  • proper noun A female given name, in quiet use since the 19th century.

Etymologies

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From male given name Glen, from Scottish glen, secluded valley

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Examples

  • Local journalist Glenna Whitley and Plano resident and veteran B.G. Burkett wrote the award-winning book Stolen Valor several years ago, first exposing the prevalence of such military imposters and providing the impetus for changing the law in this area.

    Richard Mcclanahan 2010

  • Local journalist Glenna Whitley and Plano resident and veteran B.G. Burkett wrote the award-winning book Stolen Valor several years ago, first exposing the prevalence of such military imposters and providing the impetus for changing the law in this area.

    Richard Mcclanahan 2010

  • The sculpture in front of the mirror at the end is by Glenna Goodacre, Ms. Christian says.

    Santa Fe Eclectic Sushil Cheema 2011

  • Beginning with the book by B.G. Burkett and Glenna Whitley, there has been an ongoing effort by many dedicated people to unmask those masquerading both as veterans and in some cases actual veterans who have inflated their military record, awarding themselves medals that were never earned and granting promotions that never happened.

    NEWS NOVEMBER 2009 2010

  • Our recent series of features, “Sports: Accenting the Feminine” spotlighted the achievements of such stars as swimmer Ethelda Bleibtrey, golfing sensation Glenna Collett Vare, and tennis whiz Suzanne Lenglen.

    DIAMOND RUBY Joseph Wallace 2010

  • Our recent series of features, “Sports: Accenting the Feminine” spotlighted the achievements of such stars as swimmer Ethelda Bleibtrey, golfing sensation Glenna Collett Vare, and tennis whiz Suzanne Lenglen.

    DIAMOND RUBY Joseph Wallace 2010

  • Our recent series of features, “Sports: Accenting the Feminine” spotlighted the achievements of such stars as swimmer Ethelda Bleibtrey, golfing sensation Glenna Collett Vare, and tennis whiz Suzanne Lenglen.

    DIAMOND RUBY Joseph Wallace 2010

  • Glenna said ... that's one of my favorite pies too!

    chess pie | Homesick Texan Homesick Texan 2007

  • When the Rebellion of Glenna ends, their curse sleeps bound in the Tunnels of the Dead, waiting for its chance to re-awaken the battle between the Wood People and Dalthwein Clans.

    2009 March « Dark Whispers 2009

  • When the Rebellion of Glenna ends, their curse sleeps bound in the Tunnels of the Dead, waiting for its chance to re-awaken the battle between the Wood People and Dalthwein Clans.

    New Release – The Black Act « Dark Whispers 2009

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