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Definitions

1. proper noun

English poet, literary critic, translator, and historian, best known for his satirical verse and his translations of classical works.

“John Dryden was appointed as the first Poet Laureate of England.”

2. noun

a city in Ontario, Canada, located at the northwestern end of Lake Ontario.

“The city of Dryden is known for its numerous lakes and forests.”