Davenant

biographical name

Dav·​e·​nant ˈdav-nənt How to pronounce Davenant (audio)
ˈda-və-
variants or D'Avenant
Sir William 1606–1668 English poet and dramatist; poet laureate (1638–68)

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“Davenant.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/Davenant. Accessed 7 Nov. 2024.

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