/al"euhn/ , n.
1. (Charles) Grant (Blairfindie) /blair fin"dee/ , ( "Cecil Power," "J. Arbuthnot Wilson" ), 1848-99, British philosophical writer and novelist.
2. Ethan , 1738-89, American soldier in the Revolutionary War: leader of the "Green Mountain Boys" of Vermont.
3. Fred ( John Florence Sullivan ), 1894-1956, U.S. comedian.
4. Frederick Lewis , 1890-1954, U.S. historian and editor.
5. Gracie ( Grace Ethel Cecile Rosalie Allen ), 1905-64, U.S. comedian (partner and wife of George Burns).
6. Richard , 1760-1831, U.S. clergyman: a founder of the African Methodist Episcopal Church.
7. (William) Hervey /herr"vee/ , 1889-1949, U.S. novelist, poet, and biographer.
8. Woody ( Allen Stewart Konigsberg ), born 1935, U.S. comedian, author, actor, and filmmaker.
9. a male given name.