Evesham

[eev-shuh m, ee-shuh m, ee-suh m]

noun

a town in Hereford and Worcester county, in W England: battle 1265.

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Historical Examples of evesham

It was the window of the boys' room; but Evesham's instincts failed him there.
Stories by American Authors (Volume 4)
Constance Fenimore Woolson
Evesham was listening to a trickling of water outside the door.
Stories by American Authors (Volume 4)
Constance Fenimore Woolson
The first part of the campaign of Evesham was carried out in Gwent.
Medival Wales
A. G. Little
By their help, the dead child was removed as far as Evesham, and there buried.
Johnny Ludlow. First Series
Mrs. Henry Wood
I inquired of you when the next train would start for Evesham.
Johnny Ludlow, Fourth Series
Mrs. Henry Wood

British Dictionary definitions for evesham

Evesham

noun

a town in W central England, in W Worcestershire, on the River Avon: scene of the Battle of Evesham in 1265 (Lord Edward's defeat of Simon de Montfort and the barons); centre of the Vale of Evesham, famous for market gardens and orchards. Pop: 22 179 (2001)

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