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GLOOMY DEAN
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• GLOOMY DEAN (noun)
The noun GLOOMY DEAN has 1 sense:
1. English prelate noted for his pessimistic sermons and articles (1860-1954)
Familiarity information: GLOOMY DEAN used as a noun is very rare.
Sense 1
Meaning:
English prelate noted for his pessimistic sermons and articles (1860-1954)
Classified under:
Nouns denoting people
Synonyms:
Gloomy Dean; Inge; William Ralph Inge
Instance hypernyms:
archpriest; hierarch; high priest; prelate; primate (a senior clergyman and dignitary)
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