Denis

[ den-is ]

/ ˈdɛn ɪs /

noun

a male given name.

Definition for denis (2 of 2)

Denîs

[ den-is; French duh-nee ]

/ ˈdɛn ɪs; French dəˈni /

noun

Saint,died a.d. c280, 1st bishop of Paris: patron saint of France.

Example sentences from the Web for denis

Earlier this month, the friendliest of them, 31-year-old Denis, told us they were given very short notice to evacuate Sloviansk.

I Was Snatched at the MH17 ‘Morgue’ |Anna Nemtsova |July 21, 2014 |DAILY BEAST
“Denis, if you had met the rebels as frequently as I have, you would be as passionate as I am,” Power told McDonough.

U.S. Ignored Warnings Before ISIS Takeover of a Key City |Josh Rogin |July 10, 2014 |DAILY BEAST
So do Pavel Yurov, 33, a prominent Kiev theatrical producer, and artist Denis Grishchuk, 29.

Ukraine Journalists Still Enduring Brutal Kidnappings, Imprisonment, and Maybe Worse |Cathy Young |May 18, 2014 |DAILY BEAST
The deputy chairman of the presidium of the Donetsk Republic, Denis Pushilin, also predicts “good results.”

Putin’s People Stage Their Bogus Vote |Jamie Dettmer |May 11, 2014 |DAILY BEAST

What else are we to conclude from his interview with New York Daily News columnist Denis Hamill, published today?

Anthony Weiner Is Probably Sexting Right Now |Michael Tomasky |July 30, 2013 |DAILY BEAST
Denis considered this piece of information, and drew away from the fire.

The Graftons |Archibald Marshall
"But you are not standing there," rejoined Denis, as the servant made for the door.

Denis Dent |Ernest W. Hornung
At least it was so in Denis O'Shaughnessy's family upon this occasion.

Going To Maynooth |William Carleton
“I should like first to knock over another wildebeest, or an elephant, if one were to come in our way,” said Denis.

Hendricks the Hunter |W.H.G. Kingston
We all retired to rest, fervently hoping that the health of Mr. Denis might be restored by the following morning.

The Danvers Jewels, and Sir Charles Danvers |Mary Cholmondeley

British Dictionary definitions for denis

Denis

/ (ˈdɛnɪs, French dəni) /

noun

Maurice (mɔris). 1870–1943, French painter and writer on art. One of the leading Nabis, he defined a picture as "essentially a flat surface covered with colours assembled in a certain order"

Saint Denis or Saint Denys 3rd century ad, first bishop of Paris; patron saint of France. Feast day: Oct 9

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British Dictionary definitions for denis

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