warren

¹

[wawr-uhn, wor-]

noun

1. a place where rabbits breed or abound.

2. a building or area containing many tenants in limited or crowded quarters.

Warren

²

[wawr-uhn, wor-]

noun

1. Earl, 1891–1974, U.S. lawyer and political leader: chief justice of the U.S. 1953–69.

2. Joseph, 1741–75, American physician, statesman, and patriot.

3. Mercy Otis, 1728–1814, U.S. historian and poet (sister of James Otis).

4. Robert Penn, 1905–89, U.S. novelist and poet: named the first U.S. poet laureate (1986–87).

5. a city in SE Michigan, near Detroit.

6. a city in NE Ohio, NW of Youngstown.

7. a city in NW Pennsylvania.

8. a town in E Rhode Island.

9. a male given name: from a Germanic word meaning “protection.”

warren

¹

/ ˈwɒrən /

noun

1. a series of interconnected underground tunnels in which rabbits live

2. a colony of rabbits

3. an overcrowded area or dwelling

4. 1. an enclosed place where small game animals or birds are kept, esp for breeding, or a part of a river or lake enclosed by nets in which fish are kept (esp in the phrase beasts or fowls of warren )

   2. English legal history a franchise permitting one to keep animals, birds, or fish in this way

Warren

²

/ ˈwɒrən /

noun

1. a city in the US, in SE Michigan, northeast of Detroit. Pop: 136 016 (2003 est)

Warren

³

/ ˈwɒrən /

noun

1. Earl. 1891–1974, US lawyer; chief justice of the US (1953–69). He chaired the commission that investigated the murder of President Kennedy

Word History and Origins

Origin of warren¹

1350–1400; Middle English warenne < Anglo-French; Old French g ( u ) arenne < Germanic *warinne game park, equivalent to *war- (base of *warjan to defend) + *-inne feminine noun suffix

Word History and Origins

Origin of warren¹

C14: from Anglo-French warenne, of Germanic origin; compare Old High German werien to preserve

Example Sentences

These films have also offered portrayals of the Warrens that skirt any of their personal controversies, presenting them as blissfully married, heroic figures.

From Los Angeles Times

Sen. Maria Cantwell of Washington called Kennedy a “charlatan,” and Massachusetts Sen. Elizabeth Warren accused him of “lying” about his intentions during his confirmation hearing.

From Salon

Senator Elizabeth Warren, a Democrat, said Miran would be seen as a "puppet" who would not be trusted as an independent voice.

From BBC

"He participated in the first fight I did on ITV - a great man who will be missed. I'm sending my regards to his family. May he rest in peace," said Warren.

From BBC

Supreme Court Chief Justice Earl Warren that “the sports page records people’s accomplishments…”

From Los Angeles Times