Douglas

biographical name Doug·las \ˈdə-gləs\

Definition of DOUGLAS

John Shol*to \ˈshȯl-(ˌ)tō\ 1844–1900 8th Marquess & Earl of Queens*ber*ry \ˈkwēnz-ˌber-ē, -b(ə-)rē\ Scot. boxing patron

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Stephen Arnold 1813–1861 Am. polit.

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William Orville 1898–1980 Am. jurist

geographical name Doug·las \ˈdə-gləs\

town United Kingdom ∗ of Isle of Man pop 22,214

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