Definitions
American Heritage® Dictionary of the English Language, Fourth Edition
- Aiken, Conrad Potter 1889-1973. American writer noted primarily for his poetry. He won a 1930 Pulitzer Prize for Selected Poems.
Wiktionary
- n. A surname.
WordNet 3.0
- n. United States writer (1889-1973)
Etymologies
- From a mostly Irish variant of Adkin and Atkin, diminutives of the given name Adam. (Wiktionary)
Examples
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“A year ago, GOP operative Ginny Allen was charged with six counts of making illegal, unsolicited phone calls in Aiken County, S.C. Allen confessed to making the calls (ostensibly on behalf of S.C. Sen. Greg Ryberg) and was allowed to enter a pre-trial intervention program rather than face jail time.”
“I live in Aiken SC and am past president of the CSRA Hydrangea Society.”
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“Former defensive lineman and fullback of the Chicago Bears, Perry was born in Aiken, South Carolina.”
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“Ms. Sheppers said her group of friends in Aiken, S.C., who used to meet for cocktails and dinner every couple weeks, has created a more cost-friendly routine now.”
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“Clay Aiken is returning to the bright lights of Broadway.”
“Clay Aiken is indeed someone to look up to as a positive role model!”
“Clay Aiken is currently wrapping up a five day tour of Afghanistan.”
“Clay Aiken is my favorite male singer and male entertainer.”
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