PUGIN

Meaning of PUGIN in English

/pyooh"jin/ , n.

1. Augustus Charles , 1762-1832, French architectural draftsman and archaeologist in England.

2. his son Augustus Welby Northmore /wel"bee nawrth"mawr, -mohr/ , 1812-52, English architect and designer.

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PUGIN — Pugin BrE AmE ˈpjuːdʒ ɪn § \ - ə n
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