Algernon

[ al-jer-nuhn, -non ]

noun

1. a male given name: from an Old North French word meaning “whiskered.”

Example Sentences

Flowers for Algernon is one of the first great stories I remember reading as a kid.

From Time

Why, Algernon, all London talks of your industry and perseverance: you're not merely a philosopher, man; hang it!

From Project Gutenberg

There is no reason you should break your tea-cup, because Algernon asks a harmless question.

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Algernon Deuceace, you don't want a father to tell you that you are a swindler and a spendthrift!

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I have been awake all this long night, thinking of thee, my Algernon, and longing for the blissful hour of meeting.

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The old man's voice was not so firm as usual when he said this; and he looked up at Algernon with an appealing look.

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