Hawke

[ hawk ]

noun
  1. Robert (James Lee), 1929–2019, Australian political leader: prime minister 1983–91.

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Hawke

/ (hɔːk) /


noun
  1. Edward, 1st Baron. 1705–81, British admiral. He destroyed the French fleet in Quiberon Bay (1759), preventing a French invasion of England

  2. Robert (James Lee), known as Bob. Born 1929, Australian statesman; prime minister of Australia (1983–91)

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