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Montagu

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Mon·ta·gu  (mnt-gy), Ashley 1905-1999.
British-born American anthropologist whose books, such as The Natural Superiority of Women (1953), helped popularize anthropology.
Montagu, Lady Mary Wortley 1689-1762.
English writer noted for her erudite and amusing letters, first published in Turkish Letters (1763).
Montagu [ˈmɒntəˌgjuː]
n
1. (Biographies) Charles. See (Earl of) Halifax
2. (Biographies / Montagu, Mary Wortley (1689-1762) F, English, WRITING: writer) Lady Mary Wortley. 1689-1762, English writer, noted for her Letters from the East (1763)
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Noun1.MontaguMontagu - United States anthropologist (born in England) who popularized anthropology (1905-)
Ashley Montagu


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My diary informs me, that I was accidentally passing Aunt Verinder's house in Montagu Square, on Monday, 3rd July, 1848.
The Moonstone by Collins, Wilkie View in context
This Jacqueline was so called from the name of the wife of Jean Montagu, who had given it to the church, which had not prevented his going and figuring without his head at Montfauçon.
Notre-Dame de Paris by Hugo, Victor View in context
So I tuck Asa Montagu, and he tuck Absalom Bement, and they two tuck old Squire Napthali Green.
The Pioneers by Cooper, James Fenimore View in context
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