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 Definitions of proper noun  [ˈprɒp ər]  

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Definition of 'proper noun' Random House Webster's College Dictionary 

1. (n.) proper noun
a noun that designates a particular person, place, or thing, is not normally preceded by an article or other limiting modifier, and is usu. capitalized in English, as Lincoln, Beth, Pittsburgh. Also called proper name.

Etymology:  (1490–1500)

Definition of 'proper noun' Princeton's WordNet 

1. (noun) proper noun, proper name
a noun that denotes a particular thing; usually capitalized
Definition of 'proper noun' Kernerman English Learner’s Dictionary 

1. (noun) proper noun
a noun that names sth

'proper noun' - Nearby Entries  

proper name  proper noun  properly speaking  properness  propertied  property  propertyless  



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