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View synonyms for dene
dene
or dean
[ deen ]
noun
, British.
- a bare, sandy tract or low sand hill near the sea.
dene
1/ diːn /
noun
- a valley, esp one that is narrow and wooded
dene
2/ diːn /
noun
- dialect.a sandy stretch of land or dune near the sea
Dene
3/ 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
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Word 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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Word History and Origins
Origin of dene1
Old English denu valley; see den
Origin of dene2
C13: probably related to Old English dūn hill; see down ³
Origin of dene3
via French déné, from Athapascan dene people
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Example Sentences
The whole party had migrated for the day, to the hills at a distance of about ten miles from Craddock Dene.
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She was longing to urge her to leave Craddock Dene, but was deterred by the knowledge of the uselessness of such advice.
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It was not long after this conversation, that Craddock Dene was thrilled by another piece of matrimonial news.
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Captain Dene pulled at his moustache as though puzzled how to act.
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I had no thought to see the dear lad married so soon, nor to give up my home at the Dene yet, in favor of a new mistress.
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