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Allen Definition & Meaning

allen
noun
  1. United States comedienne remembered as the confused but imperturbable partner of her husband, George Burns (1906-1964)
  2. United States filmmaker and comic actor (1935-)
  3. a soldier of the American Revolution whose troops helped capture Fort Ticonderoga from the British (1738-1789)

"Allen" in song lyrics

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  • "I stay wilding, mad range like Ray Allen"
    Akrobatik f/ Mr. Eon (The High & Mighty) — Sportscenter
  • "He fell off the roof like Tim Allen"
    Atoms Family — Alaska Freestyle #3
  • "Be on the court with the Knicks, repping Houston like Allen"
    Chris Ward — Hands Up Again

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Frequently asked questions

What does allen mean?
United States comedienne remembered as the confused but imperturbable partner of her husband, George Burns (1906-1964) United States filmmaker and comic actor (1935-) a soldier of the American Revolution whose troops helped capture Fort Ticonderoga from the British (1738-1789)
What part of speech is allen?
Allen is a noun.
How many definitions does allen have?
Allen has 3 definitions across 1 part of speech (noun).

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