DUNCAN


Meaning of DUNCAN in English

I. Dun ‧ can /ˈdʌŋkən/ BrE AmE

a character in the play ↑ Macbeth by William ↑ Shakespeare . Duncan is the king of Scotland and is murdered by Macbeth.

II. Duncan, Is ‧ a ‧ do ‧ ra /ˌɪzəˈdɔːrə/ BrE AmE

(1878–1927) a US dancer who had a great influence on MODERN DANCE . She was killed when the ↑ scarf that she was wearing became caught in the wheels of her car and strangled (↑ strangle ) her.

Longman Dictionary of Contemporary English.      Longman - Словарь современного английского языка.