Garland

biographical name

Gar·land ˈgär-lənd

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(Hannibal) Hamlin 1860–1940 American novelist

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garland

1 of 2 noun

gar·land ˈgär-lənd

: a wreath or rope of leaves or flowers or of other material

garland

2 of 2 verb

: to form into or decorate with a garland

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