Balcon
noun
Sir Michael. 1896–1977, British film producer; his films made at Ealing Studios include the comedies Kind Hearts and Coronets (1949) and The Lavender Hill Mob (1951)
Historical Examples
Their mangled members round his balcon fall, Scorch’d in the flames, and dasht on every wall: Sad field of contemplation!
The Columbiad Joel Barlow
Elizabeth returned the greeting, and set off to walk back at a quick pace to balcon Lane.
The King’s Daughters Emily Sarah Holt
I want to get in—a place in the boxes, or a ‘stalle’ in the ‘balcon’—anywhere will do.
Arthur O’Leary Charles James Lever
And he began to walk towards balcon Lane, still firmly holding Elizabeth by the arm.
The King’s Daughters Emily Sarah Holt
Her visit to the balcon had the air of being made by stealth.
The Bandolero Mayne Reid
Above the principal doorway of this faade is a balcon jour before the great window which lights the main nave.
The Cathedrals and Churches of the Rhine Francis Miltoun
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