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- proper noun A
diminutive of the malegiven name Hugh . - proper noun Australia Imaginary god or higher power responsible for
rain . - proper noun surfing Imaginary god who creates surf (waves, and associated conditions).
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Examples
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In one of the most obvious examples of celebrity emulation, you will almost immediately recognize the person which Hughie is drawn after, English actor Simon Pegg.
NERDWATCH – The Boys « Giant Killer Squid - Film, Comics, News, Reviews and more 2009
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However, Hughie is attracted lingerie boutique owner Leticia Vane, who is much older than him.
The Flirt-Kathleen Tessaro « The Merry Genre Go Round Reviews 2008
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That must be why I am so completely baffled by this loosener from Gary Naylor: I've spent a delightful night on the big white telephone calling Hughie and Ralph.
Pakistan v England – day one live! | Andy Bull and Rob Smyth 2012
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"Here is Ranald!" called Hughie at the top of his voice, as he entered the room where the family were gathered.
The Man from Glengarry; a tale of the Ottawa Ralph Connor 1898
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That must be why I am so completely baffled by this loosener from Gary Naylor: I've spent a delightful night on the big white telephone calling Hughie and Ralph.
The Guardian World News Andy Bull 2012
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Gascoigne's tale became, as we know too well, a tragedy and the same dark thread ran through the life of Hughie Gallacher, whose scoring feats helped Newcastle United to a championship, which is more than a host of subsequent superstars at St James 'Park could claim, as his son, also called Hughie, likes to point out.
Telegraph.co.uk: news, business, sport, the Daily Telegraph newspaper, Sunday Telegraph 2009
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Well, technically, she’d married Hugh Morrison, whom most people called Hughie.
As Husbands Go Susan Isaacs 2010
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Well, technically, she’d married Hugh Morrison, whom most people called Hughie.
As Husbands Go Susan Isaacs 2010
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"Hughie," her fingers were like ice as she clasped them together in her lap.
The Fighting Shepherdess Caroline Lockhart 1916
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"Hughie," she whispered to him over and over again.
Red Pottage Mary Cholmondeley 1892
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