Milne

American

[miln] / mɪln /

noun

A(lan) A(lexander), 1882–1956, English novelist, playwright, and author of prose and verse for children.

Milne British

/ mɪln /

noun

A ( lan ) A ( lexander ). 1882–1956, English writer, noted for his books and verse for children, including When We Were Very Young (1924) and Winnie the Pooh (1926)

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White, 25, told a trial at the High Court in Glasgow "alarm bells" rang after seeing the interaction between Kimberley and Milne, 39, during a shopping trip with her boyfriend.

From BBC

"Harry Milne, for me, he tried everything he possible could to affect the game, to drive Hearts forward. Other than him, pretty much all of them were stinking."

From BBC

Jeremy Loughman had just five caps before Thursday's game, while Michael Milne's only previous Tests were as a replacement against Georgia and Portugal.

From BBC

Suddenly, the Irish tails were up and replacement prop Michael Milne burrowed over.

From Barron's

Replacement forwards Nick Timoney and Michael Milne both crossed to raise concerns amongst the home fans that Ireland could rumble up a head of steam and make a fist of things.

From Barron's

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