Dalhousie

American  

[dal-hoo-zee, -hou-] / dælˈhu zi, -ˈhaʊ- /

noun

1. George Ramsay, Earl of, 1770–1838, British general: governor of the Canadian colonies 1819–28.

2. James Andrew Broun Ramsay, 1st Marquis and 10th Earl of, 1812–60, British statesman: viceroy of India 1848–56.

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Dalhousie British  

/ dælˈhaʊzɪ /

noun

1. 9th Earl of , title of George Ramsay. 1770–1838, British general; governor of the British colonies in Canada (1819–28)

2. his son, 1st Marquis and 10th Earl of , title of James Andrew Broun Ramsay. 1812–60, British statesman: governor general of India (1848–56)

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Example Sentences

Dalhousie University law professor Robert Currie told AFP that Law's prosecutors were closely watching a separate case before the Supreme Court, hoping Canada's top judges would offer clarity on the issue.

From Barron's • May 29, 2026

Lori Turnbull, a political scientist at Dalhousie University in Halifax, said the prime minister’s message appeared to be tailored for his American audience.

From The Wall Street Journal • May 28, 2026

But Sylvain Charlebois, director of the Agri-Food Analytics Lab at Dalhousie University in Canada, warned today's high prices are likely to inform future decisions, comparing the dynamic to the "tide".

From BBC • Nov. 17, 2025

He dropped out of Dalhousie University in Halifax to pursue an acting career and became an announcer for CBC.

From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 12, 2024

At length, after seven years of strenuous labour, Dalhousie, on the 6th of March 1856, set sail for England on board the Company’s “Firoze,” an object of general sympathy and not less general respect.

From Encyclopaedia Britannica, 11th Edition, Volume 7, Slice 9 "Dagupan" to "David" by Various