Allen Definition–noun | 2. | Ethan, 1738–89, American soldier in the Revolutionary War: leader of the “Green Mountain Boys” of Vermont. | | 3. | Fred (John Florence Sullivan ), 1894–1956, U.S. comedian. | | 4. | Frederick Lewis, 1890–1954, U.S. historian and editor. | | 5. | Gracie (Grace Ethel Cecile Rosalie Allen), 1905–64, U.S. comedian (partner and wife of George Burns). | | 6. | Richard, 1760–1831, U.S. clergyman: a founder of the African Methodist Episcopal Church. | | 7. | William, 1532–1594, English Catholic cardinal in exile. | | 9. | Woody (Allen Stewart Konigsberg), born 1935, U.S. comedian, author, actor, and filmmaker. | |
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