Strafford

American  

[straf-erd] / ˈstræf ərd /

noun

1. 1st Earl of Thomas Wentworth, 1593–1641, English statesman: chief adviser of Charles I of England.

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Strafford British  

/ ˈstræfəd /

noun

1. Thomas Wentworth, Earl of. 1593–1641, English statesman. As lord deputy of Ireland (1632–39) and a chief adviser to Charles I, he was a leading proponent of the king's absolutist rule. He was impeached by Parliament and executed

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Example Sentences

The guns used in 2016 remain in the custody of the Strafford Police Department, he said.

From Seattle Times • Nov. 23, 2023

John Strafford, chairman of the Campaign for Conservative Democracy, also suggested MPs were having to deal with party members who were angry and demoralised.

From BBC • Dec. 5, 2022

In the contest for the Strafford County District 8 seat, Republican David Walker had narrowly prevailed over his Democratic opponent, Chuck Grassie, on election night.

From Washington Post • Nov. 18, 2022

"I won't be voting for any of them," said John Strafford, chairman of the Campaign for Conservative Democracy.

From Reuters • Jul. 28, 2022

Thus far is clear, that Bishop Juxon, knowing that the king was satisfied of the innocence of Lord Strafford, besought him to refuse to allow of the execution, and to "trust God with the rest."

From Notes and Queries, Vol. IV, Number 105, November 1, 1851 A Medium of Inter-communication for Literary Men, Artists, Antiquaries, Genealogists, etc. by Various