Debs

[ debz ]

/ dɛbz /

noun

Eugene Victor,1855–1926, U.S. labor leader: Socialist candidate for president 1900–20.

Definition for debs (2 of 2)

deb

[ deb ]

/ dɛb /

noun

Informal. a debutante.

Origin of deb

An Americanism dating back to 1915–20; by shortening

Example sentences from the Web for debs

The authorities of our Nation have condemned membership in the Communist organization as illegal and have proven Debs a criminal.

The Red Conspiracy |Joseph J. Mereto
When Mr. Debs assumed control of this office, the Brotherhood was on the verge of disruption.

The Pullman Boycott |W. F. Burns
I still believe there was a dd fool in that room, but I know now that it wasnt Debs.

The Art of Lecturing |Arthur M. (Arthur Morrow) Lewis
They said they had come with a letter from Debs, Howard and Kelliher.

The Pullman Boycott |W. F. Burns

On June 29th President Debs issued the following appeal to railway employes of the country.

The Pullman Boycott |W. F. Burns

British Dictionary definitions for debs (1 of 2)

Debs

/ (dɛbz) /

noun

Eugene Victor. 1855–1926, US labour leader; five times Socialist presidential candidate (1900–20)

British Dictionary definitions for debs (2 of 2)

deb

/ (dɛb) /

noun

informal short for debutante

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Debs

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