Filene

[ fi-leen, fahy- ]

noun

1. Edward Albert, 1860–1937, U.S. retail merchant.

Example Sentences

Edward Filene, the founder of the Filene’s department store chain and an advocate for boosting consumption, argued that “increased production demands increased buying.”

From Washington Post

But Cimeno has removed her profile and Filene has since reportedly locked his photos.

From The Daily Beast

At this juncture a public-spirited retailer of Boston, Mr. Lincoln Filene, entered the controversy.

From Project Gutenberg

Filene, however, was loved in Arcadia by the nymph Licoris, who has followed him disguised in shepherd's weeds.

From Project Gutenberg

The latter is really in love with Filene all the time, and when Lycoris comes to plead his cause, she readily grants her audience.

From Project Gutenberg

It is, therefore, along these lines that the Filene reference library will be operated.

From Project Gutenberg

There are a number of college-bred men and women in the Filene employ.

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