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Meaning of "Dunsany" in the English dictionary

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PRONUNCIATION OF DUNSANY

Dunsany  [dʌnˈseɪnɪ] play
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GRAMMATICAL CATEGORY OF DUNSANY

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Dunsany is a noun.
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WHAT DOES DUNSANY MEAN IN ENGLISH?

Dunsany

Edward Plunkett, 18th Baron of Dunsany

Edward John Moreton Drax Plunkett, 18th Baron of Dunsany was an Irish writer and dramatist, notable for his work, mostly in fantasy, published under the name Lord Dunsany. More than eighty books of his work were published, and his oeuvre includes many hundreds of published short stories, as well as successful plays, novels and essays. Born to the second-oldest title in the Irish peerage, Dunsany lived much of his life at what may be Ireland's longest-inhabited house, Dunsany Castle near Tara, worked with W. B. Yeats and Lady Gregory, received an honorary doctorate from Trinity College, Dublin, was chess and pistol-shooting champion of Ireland, and travelled and hunted extensively. He died in Dublin after an attack of appendicitis.

Definition of Dunsany in the English dictionary

The definition of Dunsany in the dictionary is 18th Baron, title of Edward John Moreton Drax Plunkett. 1878–1957, Irish dramatist and short-story writer.

WORDS THAT RHYME WITH DUNSANY


Bahraini
bɑːˈreɪnɪ
Bahreini
bɑːˈreɪnɪ
brainy
ˈbreɪnɪ
cany
ˈkeɪnɪ
Cheney
ˈtʃeɪnɪ
emalangeni
ˌɛmɒːlɒːŋˈɡeɪnɪ
grainy
ˈɡreɪnɪ
insanie
ɪnˈseɪnɪ
lilangeni
ˈlɪlɑːŋˌɡeɪnɪ
meinie
ˈmeɪnɪ
meiny
ˈmeɪnɪ
mesocrany
ˌmɛsəʊˈkreɪnɪ
Museveni
ˌmʊsəˈveɪnɪ
Na-Dene
nɑːˈdeɪnɪ
rainy
ˈreɪnɪ
veiny
ˈveɪnɪ
waney
ˈweɪnɪ
wany
ˈweɪnɪ
zany
ˈzeɪnɪ

WORDS THAT BEGIN LIKE DUNSANY

Dunois
Dunoon
Duns Scotus
Dunsinane
Dunstable
Dunstan
dunt
Duntroon
duo
Duo-Tang

WORDS THAT END LIKE DUNSANY

accompany
Albany
any
Bethany
botany
Brittany
company
Germany
holding company
insurance company
limited company
mahogany
many
not having any
public company
start-up company
the many
tiffany
trading company
Tuscany

Synonyms and antonyms of Dunsany in the English dictionary of synonyms

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TENDENCIES OF USE OF THE TERM «DUNSANY»

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Examples of use in the English literature, quotes and news about Dunsany

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10 ENGLISH BOOKS RELATING TO «DUNSANY»

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The Book of Wonder
A classic work of fantasy by a pioneer of the genre, The Book of Wonder was based on the illustrations of Sidney Sime, all ten of which are included in this volume.
Lord Dunsany, 2012
2
Lord Dunsany: Master of the Anglo-Irish Imagination
This is the first full-length study of Lord Dunsany's work.
S. T. Joshi, 1995
3
Time and the Gods
He spent his life living in the famous Dunsany castle in Ireland. Pegana is the home of the Gods in Dunsany's stories. These 20 fantasy tales had an influence on the writings of Tolkein and Usurla LeGuin.
Lord Dunsany, 2008
4
A Dreamer's Tales
Here are more tales of the exotic and the wonderful, by the greatest fantasist of the Twentieth Century. Lord Dunsany (rhymes with ?
Lord Dunsany, Edward John Moreton Drax Plunkett Baron Dunsany, 2002
5
Unhappy Far-Off Things
In this collection of anecdotes and sketches, Dunsany reflects on his time in battle and offers insight into the lasting impact of war.
Lord Dunsany, 2012
6
Lord Dunsany: a bibliography
Lord Dunsany (1878-1957) has emerged as perhaps the leading figure in modern fantasy literature: his stories have been a significant influence on Tolkien, Le Guin, and other fantasists.
S. T. Joshi, Darrell Schweitzer, 1993
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The King of Elfland's Daughter
"When the men of Erl request a magic lord, their wishes are granted when Alveric returns from the land of faery with Lirazel, the Linf of Elfland's beautiful daughter.
Edward Plunkett Baron Dunsany, 2001
8
Five Plays
A fine selection of Dunsany's plays, including: "The Gods of the Mountain, The Golden Doom, King Argimenes and The Unknown Warrior, The Glittering Gate, " and "The Lost Silk Hat.
Lord Dunsany, 2002
9
Tales of Three Hemispheres
Take a trip around the world and into other dimensions with this collection of whimsical, engrossing short stories from the Irish fantasy pioneer, Lord Dunsany.
Lord Dunsany, 2012
10
Up in the Hills
High spiritedness, Irish wit, and the claim of order collide in the wild hills of Ireland.
Edward John Moreton Drax Plunkett Baron Dunsany, Lord Dunsany, 2008

10 NEWS ITEMS WHICH INCLUDE THE TERM «DUNSANY»

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Saving Emily... Happy to be back in the Meath stable
In her early 20s, on a visit to Ireland to see her grandmother, Lady Dunsany, she met her husband, Charlie Naper, owner of Loughcrew. As well ... «Irish Independent, Jun 15»
2
Glasgow embarks on the world's first fantasy literature degree
The MLitt course will cover the Gothic novels of the 19th century, the works of George MacDonald and Lord Dunsany, Tolkien of course, Mervyn ... «Herald Scotland, Jun 15»
3
The first Irish woman to have the fashion world at her feet: Sybil …
In 1953, Snow brought press and buyers to Ireland where they were shown Sybil's collections at a candle-lit dinner in the elegant Dunsany ... «IrishCentral, Jun 15»
4
Usher rare book auction this week
Also works of Lord Dunsany and many other Meath lots. Viewing for this auction will be on Tuesday 23rd and Wednesday 24th 10am -6pm and ... «Meath Chronicle, Jun 15»
5
Teagasc looking for scientists in the areas of animal and food research
He or she will be based in the Teagasc, Animal and Grassland Research and Innovation Centre, Grange, Dunsany, Co Meath and will have a ... «Irish Farmers Journal, Jun 15»
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Grassland farm walk to look at profitability of dairy calf to beef …
Dr. Robert Prendiville, Teagasc Grassland and Innovation Centre, Dunsany, Co. Meath will focus on the economics of profitable dairy calf to ... «Agriland, Jun 15»
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Salesians to break final link with Warrenstown
... valley, Warrenstown House enjoys not only a beautiful but also a privileged and historic setting, close to both Dunsany and Killeen Castles. «Meath Chronicle, Jun 15»
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Property will appeal to those in equine sector
Set in a spectacular valley, the property is close to both Dunsany and Killeen Castles as well as the towns of Trim and Dunshaughlin. Location ... «Irish Examiner, Jun 15»
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Mel Gibson's message marks 20 years of 'Braveheart'
... Trim Castle and other locations in Meath including Bective Abbey and St Nicholas' Abbey on the grounds of Dunsany Castle. Battle scenes in ... «Irish Examiner, Jun 15»
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Peter O'Toole Night in Bristol
... (2008), and then starred alongside Jeremy Northam and Sam Neill in Dean Spanley, based on Irish author Lord Dunsany's short novel. «Bristol Post, Jun 15»

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