Meaning Of The Word Leicester
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Leicester in American English
noun: one of an English breed of large sheep, noted for its coarse, long wool and large yield of mutton Leicester in American English 1 any of a breed of large sheep with long, coarse wool, and, usually, an open face, orig. developed in Leicestershire Leicester in American English 2 Earl of(Robert Dudley) 1532?-88; Eng. courtier & general: favorite of Elizabeth I Leicester in American English 3 city in central England; county seat of Leicestershire: county district pop. 270,000 Leicester in British English 1 noun: a city in central England, in Leicester unitary authority, on the River Soar: administrative centre of Leicestershire: Roman remains and a ruined Norman castle; two universities (1957, 1992); light engineering, hosiery, and footwear industries; remains of Leicester in British English 2 noun: Earl of, title of Robert Dudley. ?1532–88, English courtier; favourite of Elizabeth I. He led an unsuccessful expedition to the Netherlands (1585–87) |
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