noun
1. English prelate noted for his pessimistic sermons and articles (1860-1954)
• Syn: ↑William Ralph Inge, ↑Gloomy Dean
• Instance Hypernyms: ↑archpriest, ↑hierarch, ↑high priest, ↑prelate, ↑primate
2. United States playwright (1913-1973)
• Syn: ↑William Inge
• Instance Hypernyms: ↑dramatist, ↑playwright
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/inj/ for 1; /ing/ for 2, n.
1. William (Motter) /mot"euhr/, 1913-73, U.S. playwright.
2. William Ralph, 1860-1954, Anglican clergyman, scholar, and author: dean of St. Paul's 1911-34.
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[ing]Useful english dictionary. 2012.