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American Heritage® Dictionary of the English Language, Fourth Edition
- Douglass, Frederick 1817-1895. American abolitionist and journalist who escaped from slavery (1838) and became an influential lecturer in the North and abroad. He wrote Narrative of the Life of Frederick Douglass (1845) and cofounded and edited the North Star (1847-1860), an abolitionist newspaper.
Wiktionary
- n. A Scottish Gaelic surname, a less common spelling of Douglas.
- n. A male given name.
WordNet 3.0
- n. United States abolitionist who escaped from slavery and became an influential writer and lecturer in the North (1817-1895)
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“He was pleased to have remembered the phrase Douglass had used.”
“Update: In a press release to CNN Wednesday, Suzanne Clark, the president of National Journal Group, wrote: Linda Douglass is a first rate talent.”
“Douglass is the all-time wins leader at UC Irvine with a 197-191 record.”
“Linda Douglass is doing her best imitation of a top.”
“If you're interested, Frederick Douglass is also interred at Mt. Hope Cemetery.”
“Douglass is the seventh Orioles pitcher to win his first career game this season.”
“Mr. Ellwood, I cannot endure the name Douglass and I cannot explain," said she.”
“Douglass is a rich deep red of peculiar shade and beauty.”
“I am afraid all this taking care of Philetus and Earl Douglass is too much for you.”
“Earl Douglass is quite delighted with the clover hay, Fleda," said Hugh, as the three sat at an early dinner.”
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