Burghley

[bur-lee]

noun

1st Baron. Cecil, William.

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Historical Examples of burghley

The apartments at Burghley are filled with historical portraits.
England, Picturesque and Descriptive
Joel Cook
The Duke of Burghley dropped his knife and fork at her first words.
The Grell Mystery
Frank Froest
It was a surprised footman who opened the door of the Duke of Burghley's house.
The Grell Mystery
Frank Froest
Once he held it to the mirror, and the word "Burghley" was plainly reflected.
The Grell Mystery
Frank Froest
We stepped in, bagged 'em, and gave 'em back to the Duke of Burghley.
The Grell Mystery
Frank Froest

British Dictionary definitions for burghley

Burghley

Burleigh

noun

William Cecil, 1st Baron Burghley. 1520–98, English statesman: chief adviser to Elizabeth I; secretary of state (1558–72) and Lord High Treasurer (1572–98)

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