Dalhousie

[ dal-hoo-zee, -hou- ]

noun

1. George Ramsay, Earl of, 1770–1838, British general: governor of the Canadian colonies 1819–28.
2. James Andrew Broun Ramsay, 1st Marquis and 10th Earl of, 1812–60, British statesman: viceroy of India 1848–56.

Dalhousie

/ dælˈhaʊzɪ /

noun

1. Dalhousie, 9th Earl of17701838MBritishMILITARY: generalPOLITICS: administrator 9th Earl of , title of George Ramsay. 1770–1838, British general; governor of the British colonies in Canada (1819–28)
2. Dalhousie, 1st Marquis and 10th Earl of18121860MBritishPOLITICS: statesmanPOLITICS: administrator his son, 1st Marquis and 10th Earl of , title of James Andrew Broun Ramsay. 1812–60, British statesman: governor general of India (1848–56)

Example Sentences

A debate in the house of lords took place on the committal of the bill, which was moved by Earl Dalhousie on the 4th of July.

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After a few words from Earl Dalhousie, in reply, it was read a third time, and passed without a division.

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For a time he gave a special course of extension lectures at Dalhousie College, Halifax.

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A reversal of the mistaken policy resulted from the Dalhousie report.

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Dalhousie, who was lieutenant governor in Nova Scotia, at the time supported Howe's view, and matters remained as they were.

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