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Chelmsford

American  
[chelms-ferd, chelmz-] / ˈtʃɛlms fərd, ˈtʃɛlmz- /

noun

  1. a city in NE Massachusetts.


Chelmsford British  
/ ˈtʃɛlmzfəd /

noun

  1. a city in SE England, administrative centre of Essex: electronics, retail; university (1992). Pop: 99 962 (2001)

"Collins English Dictionary — Complete & Unabridged" 2012 Digital Edition © William Collins Sons & Co. Ltd. 1979, 1986 © HarperCollins Publishers 1998, 2000, 2003, 2005, 2006, 2007, 2009, 2012

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Marie Goldman, Lib Dem MP for Chelmsford and spokesperson for women and equalities, said that growing up in Devon, teachers told her to tone down her West Country accent for Bible readings.

From BBC Jul. 15, 2026

Before that he says he is "super excited" to be doing the State Fair in Chelmsford on 26-28 June.

From BBC Jun. 19, 2026

Kismet Kebabs Ltd, of Chelmsford, had previously pleaded guilty to one count of fraud by false representation when the case returned to court for sentencing.

From BBC Jun. 6, 2026

Their inability to hit sixes was laid bare in Chelmsford on Thursday and for the first 18 overs here.

From BBC May 30, 2026

The way was long, and he had arrived at Chelmsford faint and weary with very little money in his pouch, and been compelled to wait there a time for rest and food.

From House of Torment A Tale of the Remarkable Adventures of Mr. John Commendone, Gentleman to King Phillip II of Spain at the English Court by Gull, Cyril Arthur Edward Ranger

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