Babington

/ (ˈbæbɪŋtən) /

noun

Anthony 1561–86, English conspirator, executed for organizing an unsuccessful plot (1586) to assassinate Elizabeth I and place Mary, Queen of Scots, on the English throne

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Neither Mr. Wilberforce, nor my uncle Babington, come up to him in this respect.
Life and Letters of Lord Macaulay|George Otto Trevelyan
But the letter, or letters, which he received from Babington were more difficult to answer even than the Shand despatch.
John Caldigate|Anthony Trollope
After escaping from Babington he had, indeed, given various reasons why such a marriage was impossible.
John Caldigate|Anthony Trollope
At his house she met many persons, distinguished for literature and piety, among whom were Sumner, Babington and Wilberforce.
Lives of the Three Mrs. Judsons|Arabella W. Stuart

Since their marriage, Mr. Smirkie had spent much of his time at Babington, and seemed to like the Babington claret.
John Caldigate|Anthony Trollope

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