Essex
Americannoun
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2nd Earl of. Devereux, Robert.
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a county in SE England. 1,418 sq. mi. (3,670 sq. km).
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a town in N Maryland, near Baltimore.
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a town in W Vermont.
noun
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a county of SE England, on the North Sea and the Thames estuary; the geographical and ceremonial county includes Thurrock and Southend-on-Sea, which became independent unitary authorities in 1998. Administrative centre: Chelmsford. Pop (excluding unitary authorities): 1 324 100 (2003 est). Area (excluding unitary authorities): 3446 sq km (1310 sq miles)
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an Anglo-Saxon kingdom that in the early 7th century ad comprised the modern county of Essex and much of Hertfordshire and Surrey. By the late 8th century, Essex had become a dependency of the kingdom of Mercia
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Police investigating a suspected organised crime group have arrested 17 people in dawn raids at 24 properties in London, Essex, Hertfordshire, Cambridgeshire and Suffolk.
From BBC ● Sep. 29, 2026
Panorama secretly filmed at a market in Essex to find out how easy it is to buy a plate in breach of the rules.
From BBC ● Sep. 28, 2026
The house in Hockley, Essex, was undergoing renovation work when a worker found the scrap of paper and passed it to Michelle Harwood, who now lives there.
From BBC ● Sep. 27, 2026
But for first time voter in an Isle of Man election, Julie Essex, the Manx system has proven a refreshing change.
From BBC ● Sep. 17, 2026
Nat got the story from Tim Yates when they reached Essex.
From "Carry On, Mr. Bowditch" by Jean Lee Latham
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