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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