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gynne

/ɡɪn/

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noun

/ɡɪn/C1formalbritish
  • ruИмя собственное, относящееся к конкретному человеку, исторически английской комедийной актрисе и любовнице Карла II, жившей с 1650 по 1687 год.

A proper noun referring to a specific person, historically an English comedienne and mistress of Charles II who lived from 1650 to 1687.

uncountable · proper noun

  1. B2formalbritish

    An English comedienne and mistress of King Charles II, active in the late 17th century.

    ruАнглийская комедиантка

    • Nell Gynne was one of the most famous actresses of her time.
    • She became the mistress of Charles II and had two children by him.
    • The king was greatly fond of Gynne's lively wit and charm.
    • Gynne's performances at the Drury Lane theatre were highly popular.

    Synonymsgwyngwynn