Margaret
Americannoun
noun
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called the Maid of Norway. ?1282–90, queen of Scotland (1286–90); daughter of Eric II of Norway. Her death while sailing to England to marry the future Edward II led Edward I to declare dominion over Scotland
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1353–1412, queen of Sweden (1388–1412) and regent of Norway and Denmark (1380–1412), who united the three countries under her rule
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Princess. 1930–2002, younger sister of Queen Elizabeth II of Great Britain and Northern Ireland
Example Sentences
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Despite being "worried" about the quick turnaround of prime ministers, retiree Margaret Healey said she wanted to "give him a chance".
From Barron's ● Jul. 20, 2026
As previous British prime ministers, particularly Harold Wilson and Margaret Thatcher, have showed, fashion can be used as a powerful political tool.
From BBC ● Jul. 19, 2026
A country house once home to Britain’s Princess Margaret, sister of Queen Elizabeth II, and her society-photographer husband, Lord Snowdon, is coming to the market for £4.95 million, or about $6.62 million.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Jul. 8, 2026
Entertainment power couple Margaret Qualley and Jack Antonoff have reportedly gone their separate ways for now.
From Los Angeles Times ● Jul. 8, 2026
Margaret ran in and out, bringing fresh towels and water and tea and buttered toast, clean pocket handkerchiefs, and whatever else Mrs. Clarke ordered.
From "The Long-Lost Home" by Maryrose Wood
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