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dene

or dean

[ deen ]

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noun

British.

a bare, sandy tract or low sand hill near the sea.

Dene

/ ˈdɛneɪ; ˈdɛnɪ /

plural noun

the North American Indian peoples of Nunavut and the Northwest Territories in Canada. The official body representing them is called the Dene Nation

dene

/ �徱ː�� /

noun

a valley, esp one that is narrow and wooded

dene

/ �徱ː�� /

noun

dialect.
a sandy stretch of land or dune near the sea

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�y��vlog History and Origins

Origin of dene¹

1815–20; earlier den, in same sense, Middle English (in phrase den and strond ); perhaps to be identified with Middle English dene, Old English denu, dænu valley

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�y��vlog History and Origins

Origin of dene¹

via French ��é��é, from Athapascan dene people

Origin of dene²

Old English denu valley; see den

Origin of dene³

C13: probably related to Old English ��ū�� hill; see down ³

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They pass through Bridle Dene while walking their two dogs.

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Northumbria Police said a body was discovered in the Jesmond Dene area of Newcastle, which it believed was Ms Watson.

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Gibb's bandmate Dene Michael confirmed his death to the BBC, describing it as "awful news".

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The Jesmond Dene Banqueting Hall in Newcastle, which originally featured a water-powered organ, was built for Lord William Armstrong by John Dobson in 1860.

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The plaque on York Avenue close to Monkton Dene Park was funded by the Jarvis family and Jarrow and Hebburn Athletic Club.

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