1830–40; named after Duke of Clarence (1765–1837), later William IV
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Suddenly, CLARENCE, a pudgy gray-haired angel, appears outside the window and pushes Joyce back inside to safety.
From New York Times • Dec. 11, 2013
CLARENCE: But those poor screenwriters will be out of work.
From New York Times • Dec. 11, 2013
Next the new Duke of CLARENCE, looking very well in his new Peer's robes, on which his fair mother, seated with her daughter in side galleries, casts approving glance.
From Punch, or the London Charivari, Volume 99, July 5, 1890 by Various
CLARENCE, executrix of the Estate of Wilhelmine Day.
From U.S. Copyright Renewals, 1966 January - June by Library of Congress. Copyright Office
"No Malmsey for you, CLARENCE," said the Gracious Parent; "but if you'd like to sit down a moment, you may."
From Punch, or the London Charivari, Volume 99, July 5, 1890 by Various
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