Deakin

[ dee-kin ]

noun

1. Alfred, 1856–1919, Australian statesman: prime minister 1903–04; 1905–08; 1909–10.

Deakin

/ ˈdiːkɪn /

noun

1. DeakinAlfred18561919MAustralianPOLITICS: statesmanPOLITICS: prime minister Alfred. 1856–1919, Australian statesman. He was a leader of the movement for Australian federation; prime minister of Australia (1903–04; 1905–08; 1909–10)

Example Sentences

In Melbourne, Mr. Deakin's fluency of speech impressed me considerably.

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That specticle of the deakin cost me consid'able, but it was more'n wuth it.

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I'm lookin' forrered to where the deakin comes in, but you jest tell it your own way.

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I s'pose if you don't want to let on you won't, but I do believe you've ben playin' some trick on the deakin, an' won't own up.

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Quite a while ago—in fact, not long after I come to enjoy the priv'lidge of the deakin's acquaintance—we hed a deal.

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