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Malan

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Ma·​lan | \ mə-ˈlan How to pronounce Malan (audio) , -ˈlän \

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Daniel François 1874–1959 South African editor; prime minister (1948–54)

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“Malan.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/Malan. Accessed 18 May. 2021.

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