Byng

[ bing ]

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noun

Julian Hed·worth George

[hed-werth], /ˈhɛd wərθ/, Viscount Byng of Vimy, 1862–1935, English general: governor general of Canada 1921–26.

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Words nearby Byng

byline, byliner, by means of, by mistake, byname, Byng, by no means, by no stretch, by-numbers, BYO, BYOB

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How to use Byng in a sentence

Admiral Byng was afterwards shot in England, on an unjust charge of cowardice in this affair.
The Every Day Book of History and Chronology|Joel Munsell
Admiral Byng was himself the son of an admiral, who was created Viscount Torrington for his distinguished services.
The Portsmouth Road and Its Tributaries|Charles G. Harper
The court found Byng guilty of negligence in not having done his utmost in the endeavour to relieve Minorca.
The Portsmouth Road and Its Tributaries|Charles G. Harper
As to personnel, I ask for young and energetic commanders, Byng and Rawlinson, and am turned down.
Gallipoli Diary, Volume 2|Ian Hamilton

At the second reading, Mr. Byng alone voted no, though there was considerable discussion.
The Loyalists of America and Their Times, Vol. 1 of 2|Egerton Ryerson

British Dictionary definitions for Byng

Byng

/ (bɪŋ) /

noun

George, Viscount Torrington. 1663–1733, British admiral: defeated fleet of James Edward Stuart, the Old Pretender, off Scotland (1708); defeated Spanish fleet off Messina (1717)

his son John . 1704–57, English admiral: executed after failing to relieve Minorca

Julian Hedworth George, 1st Viscount Byng of Vimy. 1862–1935, British general in World War I; governor general of Canada (1921–26)

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