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Shawn   /ʃɔn/   Listen
Shawn

noun
1.
United States dancer and choreographer who collaborated with Ruth Saint Denis (1891-1972).  Synonym: Ted Shawn.






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"Shawn" Quotes from Famous Books



... presence of the bloodthirsty perjurers at Mass on any of the forthcoming Sundays, take good care you'll stand up very politely and walk out. Don't be under the impression that all the Moonlighters are dead, and that this notice is a child's play, as Shawn Nelleen titled the last one. I'll be sure to keep my word, as you will see before long, so have no welcome for the Curtins, and, above all, let no one work for them in any way. As you respect the Captain, and as you value your own life, abide by ...
— Ireland Under Coercion (2nd ed.) (2 of 2) (1888) • William Henry Hurlbert



Words linked to "Shawn" :   choreographer, dancer, professional dancer, terpsichorean



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