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Duncan

dun·can

US/ˈdʌŋkən/ common

noun

1.

United States dancer and pioneer of modern dance (1878-1927)

Synonyms

Origin

* As a Scottish Gaelic and Irish surname, from Donnchadh, a name composed of donn (“brown”) + cath (“battle”). Also spelled as Donagh and Donaghue, Donahue. * Also as an Irish surname, Anglicized from Ó Duinnchinn, from donn (“brown”) + ceann (“head”).

Phrases

  • Duncan Phyfe
  • Duncans Creek

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