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Douglas
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Doug·las
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Definition of Douglas
(Entry 1 of 4)
John Shol*to
\ ˈshȯl-(ˌ)tō \
1844–1900 8th Marquess and Earl of
Queensberry
\ ˈkwēnz-ˌber-ē
, -b(ə-)rē\
Scottish boxing patron
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1844–1900 8th Marquess and Earl of
Queensberry
\ ˈkwēnz-ˌber-ē
, -b(ə-)rē\
Scottish boxing patron
Douglas
biographical name (2)Definition of Douglas (Entry 2 of 4)
Stephen Arnold 1813–1861 American politician
Douglas
biographical name (3)Definition of Douglas (Entry 3 of 4)
William Orville 1898–1980 American jurist
Douglas
geographical name
Doug·las
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Definition of Douglas (Entry 4 of 4)
town in the United Kingdom population 22,214
Note: Douglas is the capital of the Isle of Man.
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