Ellenborough

/ (ˈɛlənbrə) /

noun

Earl of, title of Edward Law. 1780–1871, British colonial administrator: governor general of India (1742–44)

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weal

well-being, prosperity, or happiness.

the intervening time.

a somewhat prolonged, sharp, shrill cry, as of pain, fear, or surprise.

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Example sentences from the Web for ellenborough

In the course of the proceedings Lord Ellenborough more than once interfered.
Old and New London|Walter Thornbury
A person desirous of impressing Lord Ellenborough with his importance, said, "I sometimes employ myself as a doctor."
The Jest Book|Mark Lemon
After the lecture Miss Ellenborough gave us another surprise—doughnuts made in the shape of flats.
The So-called Human Race|Bert Leston Taylor
The Chief Justice was very timid, and favoured and complimented him throughout; very unlike what Ellenborough would have done.
The Greville Memoirs|Charles C. F. Greville

Miss Ellenborough presided at the doughnuts and Mrs. G. Clef poured.
The So-called Human Race|Bert Leston Taylor

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