Wayne (w n) A town of northern New Jersey west of Paterson. It is a manufacturing center. Population: 54,800. |
| Wayne, Anthony Called "Mad Anthony." 1745-1796. American Revolutionary general who was involved in numerous campaigns, including the Battles of Brandywine (1777) and Monmouth (1778). His seizure of Stony Point, a British defense post (1779), displayed the tactical audacity that gave rise to his nickname. |
| Wayne, John Known as "Duke." 1907-1979. American film actor who played tough heroes in Westerns such as Stagecoach (1939), Red River (1948), and True Grit (1969), for which he won an Academy Award. |
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(Biographies / Wayne, John (1907-1979) M, US, FILMS AND TV: actor) John, real name Marion Michael Morrison. 1907-79, US film actor, noted esp for his many Westerns, which include Stagecoach (1939), The Alamo (1960), and True Grit (1969), for which he won an Oscar
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| Noun | 1. |  Wayne - United States film actor who played tough heroes (1907-1979) |
| 2. |  Wayne - American general during the American Revolution (1745-1796) |
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