Meaning Of The Word Wellington
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Wellingtons or wellington boots are long rubber boots which you wear to keep your feet dry. Wellington in American English noun Wellington in American English 1 a high leather boot, traditionally extending just above the knee in front, and just below in back Wellington in American English 2 1st Duke of(Arthur Wellesley) 1769-1852; Brit. general & statesman, born in Ireland: prime minister (1828-30) Wellington in American English 3 capital of New Zealand: seaport in S North Island, on Cook Strait: pop. 149,000 Wellington in British English 1 noun: an administrative district, formerly a province, of New Zealand, on SW North Island: major livestock producer in New Zealand. Capital: Wellington. Pop: 492 500 (2013 est). Area: 28 153 sq km (10 870 sq miles) Wellington in British English 2 noun: 1st Duke of, title of Arthur Wellesley. 1769–1852, British soldier and statesman; prime minister (1828–30). He was given command of the British forces against the French in the Peninsular War (1808–14) and routed Napoleon at Waterloo (1815) |
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