Runyon Damon

Run·yon

 (rŭn′yən), (Alfred) Damon 1884-1946.
American writer known for his stories about the New York underworld, collected in such volumes as Guys and Dolls (1931), which became the basis for a Broadway musical of the same name.
Run′yon·esque′ (rŭn′yə-nĕsk′) adj.
American Heritage® Dictionary of the English Language, Fifth Edition. Copyright © 2016 by Houghton Mifflin Harcourt Publishing Company. Published by Houghton Mifflin Harcourt Publishing Company. All rights reserved.
Mentioned in
Copyright © 2003-2025 Farlex, Inc Disclaimer
All content on this website, including dictionary, thesaurus, literature, geography, and other reference data is for informational purposes only. This information should not be considered complete, up to date, and is not intended to be used in place of a visit, consultation, or advice of a legal, medical, or any other professional.