Advertisement

Advertisement

Dunstan

[ duhn-stuhn ]

noun

  1. Saint, a.d. c925–988, English statesman: archbishop of Canterbury 961–978.
  2. a male given name: from an Old English word meaning “stone hill.”


Dunstan

/ ˈdʌnstən /

noun

  1. Dunstan, Saint?909988MEnglishRELIGION: prelatePOLITICS: statesmanRELIGION: saint Saint. ?909–988 ad , English prelate and statesman; archbishop of Canterbury (959–988). He revived monasticism in England on Benedictine lines and promoted education. Feast day: May 19
“Collins English Dictionary — Complete & Unabridged” 2012 Digital Edition © William Collins Sons & Co. Ltd. 1979, 1986 © HarperCollins Publishers 1998, 2000, 2003, 2005, 2006, 2007, 2009, 2012
Discover More

Example Sentences

Chumbawamba's former lead singer and one of it's founding members, Dunstan Bruce, told the BBC's Newshour programme that the song was written about a large mixed and migrant population coming together in Leeds in the UK.

From BBC

The North King County Emergency Weather Shelter is opening 20 beds from 8 p.m. until 7 a.m. from Friday to Monday at St. Dunstan’s Church in Shoreline, located at 722 N. 145th St. Single adults and couples are welcome to walk in, but calling 206-837-2746 ahead of arrival is strongly encouraged.

Ms Dunstan said it was up to government at all levels, as well as colleges and training providers, "to make sure that there are employment opportunities for young people".

From BBC

St Dunstan's, a fee-paying school in Catford, London, has drawn up entire lessons focused on Tate, with content tailored to different age groups.

From BBC

The chorus of Opera North joined Chumbawamba frontman Dunstan Bruce and Leeds band Hope and Social for a rousing performance of Chumbawamba's 1997 anthem Tubthumping.

From BBC

Advertisement

Advertisement

Advertisement

Advertisement


Dunstabledunt