Explore Dunstan through 10+ example sentences from English, with an explanation of the meaning. Ideal for language learners, writers and word enthusiasts.
Dunstan meaning
- A male given name from Old English.
- A surname originating as a patronymic.
Using Dunstan
- The main meaning on this page is: A male given name from Old English. | A surname originating as a patronymic.
- In the example corpus, dunstan often appears in combinations such as: dunstan and, st dunstan, of dunstan.
Context around Dunstan
- Average sentence length in these examples: 25.9 words
- Position in the sentence: 6 start, 8 middle, 6 end
- Sentence types: 20 statements, 0 questions, 0 exclamations
Corpus analysis for Dunstan
- In this selection, "dunstan" usually appears in the middle of the sentence. The average example has 25.9 words, and this corpus slice is mostly made up of statements.
- Around the word, 1012, tempted, saint, fleeing, fled and shoeing stand out and add context to how "dunstan" is used.
- Recognizable usage signals include 300ha of dunstan downs crown and abbey st dunstan s house. That gives this page its own corpus information beyond isolated example sentences.
- By corpus frequency, "dunstan" sits close to words such as aac, abdallah and abdication, which helps place it inside the broader word index.
Example types with dunstan
The same corpus examples are grouped by length and sentence type, making it easier to see the contexts in which the word appears:
Mr Dunstan advises the Greens on media issues. (8 words)
The Appels are even offering goodies for canines – Dunstan Donuts. (10 words)
Former Fleetwood Mac manager, Dennis Dunstan enjoying his AirBnB retreat in Fourmilehouse. (12 words)
In 2023 when health is a major topic and plans for a new Dunedin hospital seem to be ever changing and its size diminishing, it would be very easy to forget about a classy rural hospital such as Dunstan and its needs for funds from the health vote. (48 words)
Dunstan shoeing the Devil's hoof, as illustrated by George Cruikshank The monks of Glastonbury used to claim that during the sack of Canterbury by the Danes in 1012, Dunstan's body had been carried for safety to their abbey. (40 words)
The former home of the King family on the Dunstan Landing Road in Scarborough is no more, but the King burial ground and its commemorative monument serve as reminders of the King family and Scarborough’s two outstanding native sons. (40 words)
Example sentences (20)
Charter S 594 of Eadwig dated 956 The contemporary record of the Anglo-Saxon Chronicle reports Eadwig's accession and Dunstan fleeing England, but does not explain why Dunstan fled.
Dunstan shoeing the Devil's hoof, as illustrated by George Cruikshank The monks of Glastonbury used to claim that during the sack of Canterbury by the Danes in 1012, Dunstan's body had been carried for safety to their abbey.
It is at this time, according to a late 11th-century legend, that the Devil is said to have tempted Dunstan and to have been held by the face with Dunstan's tongs.
Legacy Icon of Saint Dunstan from an Orthodox church in Kiev Until Thomas Becket 's fame overshadowed Dunstan's, he was the favourite saint of the English people.
On his return, the archbishop consecrated Dunstan a bishop and, on the death of Coenwald of Worcester at the end of 957, Oda appointed Dunstan to that see.
Alwin St. Omer an artist himself and whose father Sir Dunstan St. Omer is featured in the book, profited the opportunity at the launch to make a case for more emphasis to be given to the arts in schools.
Former Fleetwood Mac manager, Dennis Dunstan enjoying his AirBnB retreat in Fourmilehouse.
In 2023 when health is a major topic and plans for a new Dunedin hospital seem to be ever changing and its size diminishing, it would be very easy to forget about a classy rural hospital such as Dunstan and its needs for funds from the health vote.
Information received during the investigation also led officers to believe that Lee visited an unofficial youth club at St Dunstan’s Church known locally as “the shed”.
The Appels are even offering goodies for canines – Dunstan Donuts.
A lovely photo from regular snapper Ivan Dunstan shows a fieldfare among the berries.
Dunstan said the father jumped onto the tracks to try to save his children in an "incredibly brave and heroic act".
The former home of the King family on the Dunstan Landing Road in Scarborough is no more, but the King burial ground and its commemorative monument serve as reminders of the King family and Scarborough’s two outstanding native sons.
The Tor Sports and Leisure Hub, Glastonbury Abbey, St Dunstan’s House and Bridie’s Farm have all seen construction work undertaken.
Fruitpickers could also have the the pick of the views around Clyde if a consent for a cherry packhouse and workers’ accommodation on the hillside above Lake Dunstan is granted.
In the top-tier premiership there was joy for Dunstan High School.
Mr Dunstan advises the Greens on media issues.
The Innes family have held the 12,300ha of Dunstan Downs Crown pastoral leasehold land, neighbouring the Lindis Pass, for 101 years.
According to a website operated by the government of Saint Lucia, the national flag was designed by local artist Dunstan St. Omer.
Businessman Homayon Shafiei, 33, had applied for a premises licence as part of plans to convert the former Magic Chef Chinese in St Dunstan’s Street, into a takeaway pizza joint.
Common combinations with dunstan
These word pairs occur most frequently in English texts:
- dunstan and 6×
- st dunstan 6×
- of dunstan 6×
- dunstan to 4×
- dunstan was 4×
- and dunstan 3×
- dunstan fled 3×
- saint dunstan 2×
- dunstan st 2×
- the dunstan 2×