Connaught

American

[kon-awt] / ˈkɒn ɔt /

noun

a province in the NW Republic of Ireland. 6,610 sq. mi. (17,120 sq. km).

Connaught British

/ ˈkɒnɔːt /

noun

another name for Connacht

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But she started picking up small roles in plays, and, while rehearsing for a part at Worthing's Connaught Theatre, she met Andrew Sachs, who would later star as Manuel, the Spanish waiter, in Fawlty Towers.

From BBC

The couple tied the knot officially Aug. 9 with a small civil ceremony at the Connaught Hotel in London, according to People.

From Los Angeles Times

Moya said that Galway will be tough competition: "They won the Connaught title so that's a lot and then they got past Donegal and they beat Dublin too."

From BBC

If popping along to the Savoy or Connaught exceeds the budget, it is possible to live the high life through a screen.

From BBC

Stores and restaurants were closed in the capital's premier Connaught Place colonial-era shopping district, as well as in the popular Khan Market.

From Reuters

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