Allen Definition

ălən
adjective
Of or relating to a bolt or screw with a head having a hexagonal socket.
An Allen bolt; an Allen screw.
American Heritage
Of or relating to a usually L-shaped wrench or screwdriver that fits such a socket.
American Heritage
noun
A masculine name.
Webster's New World
Synonyms:
  • ethan allen
  • Allen Stewart Konigsberg
  • woody allen
  • gracie
  • Grace Ethel Cecile Rosalie Allen
  • gracie allen
pronoun

An English and Scottish surname​ derived from the given name Alan.

Wiktionary

A male given name, a variant of Alan; in modern use often transferred from the surname.

Wiktionary

Origin of Allen

  • Originally a trademark

    From American Heritage Dictionary of the English Language, 5th Edition

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