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DONNIAN
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Dictionary entry overview: What does Donnian mean?
• DONNIAN (adjective)
The adjective DONNIAN has 1 sense:
1. of or relating to or in the manner of John Donne
Familiarity information: DONNIAN used as an adjective is very rare.
Dictionary entry details
Sense 1
Meaning:
Of or relating to or in the manner of John Donne
Classified under:
Relational adjectives (pertainyms)
Synonyms:
Donnean; Donnian
Pertainym:
Donne (English clergyman and metaphysical poet celebrated as a preacher (1572-1631))
Derivation:
Donne (English clergyman and metaphysical poet celebrated as a preacher (1572-1631))
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