Associations to the word «Sheridan»

Wiktionary

SHERIDAN, proper noun. A Irish surname​;the Anglicised form of Ó Sirideáin.
SHERIDAN, proper noun. A male given name transferred from the surname.
SHERIDAN, proper noun. A female given name of modern usage in uncommon circumstances.
SHERIDAN, proper noun. The Irish playwright Richard Brinsley Sheridan
SHERIDAN, proper noun. Any of many placenames

Dictionary definition

SHERIDAN, noun. Irish playwright remembered for his satirical comedies of manners (1751-1816).

Wise words

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