Associations to the word «Austen»

Wiktionary

AUSTEN, proper noun. An English surname​; a variant of Austin.
AUSTEN, proper noun. Jane Austen, English novelist.

Dictionary definition

AUSTEN, noun. English novelist noted for her insightful portrayals of middle-class families (1775-1817).

Wise words

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