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Wallace Definition & Meaning

wallace
noun
  1. Scottish insurgent who led the resistance to Edward I; in 1297 he gained control of Scotland briefly until Edward invaded Scotland again and defeated Wallace and subsequently executed him (1270-1305)
  2. English writer noted for his crime novels (1875-1932)
  3. English naturalist who formulated a concept of evolution that resembled Charles Darwin's (1823-1913)

"Wallace" in song lyrics

See how wallace is used in real songs:

  • "Tune into global war with Mike Wallace"
    9th Prince f/ Tekitha — Vandalism
  • "On the battlefield I grab the steel like William Wallace"
    Binary Star — Solar Powered
  • "It's 'Unbelievable', Christopher Wallace"
    Boot Camp Clik (Smif-N-Wessun & Heltah Skeltah) — Trading Places

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Frequently asked questions

What does wallace mean?
Scottish insurgent who led the resistance to Edward I; in 1297 he gained control of Scotland briefly until Edward invaded Scotland again and defeated Wallace and subsequently executed him (1270-1305) English writer noted for his crime novels (1875-1932) English naturalist who formulated a concept of evolution that resembled Charles Darwin's (1823-1913)
What part of speech is wallace?
Wallace is a noun.
How many definitions does wallace have?
Wallace has 3 definitions across 1 part of speech (noun).

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