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dene
or dean
[ deen ]
noun
British.
- a bare, sandy tract or low sand hill near the sea.
Dene
1/ ˈdɛneɪ; ˈdɛnɪ /
plural noun
- the North American Indian peoples of Nunavut and the Northwest Territories in Canada. The official body representing them is called the Dene Nation
dene
2/ 徱ː /
noun
- a valley, esp one that is narrow and wooded
dene
3/ 徱ː /
noun
- dialect.a sandy stretch of land or dune near the sea
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51Թ History and Origins
Origin of dene1
1815–20; earlier den, in same sense, Middle English (in phrase den and strond ); perhaps to be identified with Middle English dene, Old English denu, dænu valley
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51Թ History and Origins
Origin of dene1
via French éé, from Athapascan dene people
Origin of dene2
Old English denu valley; see den
Origin of dene3
C13: probably related to Old English ū hill; see down ³
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They pass through Bridle Dene while walking their two dogs.
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Northumbria Police said a body was discovered in the Jesmond Dene area of Newcastle, which it believed was Ms Watson.
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Gibb's bandmate Dene Michael confirmed his death to the BBC, describing it as "awful news".
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The Jesmond Dene Banqueting Hall in Newcastle, which originally featured a water-powered organ, was built for Lord William Armstrong by John Dobson in 1860.
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The plaque on York Avenue close to Monkton Dene Park was funded by the Jarvis family and Jarrow and Hebburn Athletic Club.
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