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Wayne

 (wān)
A township of northern New Jersey west of New York City.
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Wayne

(weɪn)
n
(Biography) 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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Wayne

(weɪn)

n.
1. Anthony ( “Mad Anthony” ), 1745–96, American Revolutionary War general.
2. John (Marion Michael Morrison) ( “Duke” ), 1907–79, U.S. film actor.
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Noun1.Wayne - United States film actor who played tough heroes (1907-1979)Wayne - United States film actor who played tough heroes (1907-1979)
Duke Wayne, John Wayne
2.Wayne - American general during the American Revolution (1745-1796)Wayne - American general during the American Revolution (1745-1796)
Anthony Wayne, Mad Anthony Wayne
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