Devereux

[ dev-uh-roo ]

noun

1. Robert, 2nd Earl of Essex, 1566–1601, British statesman, soldier, and courtier of Queen Elizabeth I.

Devereux

/ ˈdɛvərə /

noun

1. Robert. See (2nd Earl of) Essex

Example Sentences

The learned frequented the Grecian Coffee-house in Devereux-court.

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I think Devereux liked her for liking Lily—he thought it was for her own sake.

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Well, maybe yet she'll wish to see Dick Devereux, and I far away.

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Had she married Captain Devereux, what would her lot have been?

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"My son will have the honour to take you in, Miss Devereux," she said.

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