Bedford
[ bed-ferd ]
/ ˈbɛd fərd /
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noun
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bedesman, bedevil, bedew, bedfast, bedfellow, Bedford, Bedford cord, Bedford Heights, Bedfordshire, bedframe, bedight
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British Dictionary definitions for Bedford (1 of 2)
Bedford1
/ (ˈbɛdfəd) /
noun
a town in SE central England, in Bedfordshire, on the River Ouse; administrative centre of Bedford unitary authority. Pop: 82 488 (2001)
a unitary authority of SE central England. Pop: 154 900 (2007 est). Area: 480 sq km (185 sq miles)
short for Bedfordshire
British Dictionary definitions for Bedford (2 of 2)
Bedford2
/ (ˈbɛdfəd) /
noun
David . 1937–2011, British composer, influenced by rock music
Duke of, title of John of Lancaster . 1389–1435, son of Henry IV of England: protector of England and regent of France (1422–35)
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