Glendower

American

[glen-dou-er, glen-dou-er] / glɛnˈdaʊ ər, ˈglɛn daʊ ər /

noun

Owen, 1359?–1416?, Welsh rebel against Henry IV of England.

Glendower British

/ ɡlɛnˈdaʊə /

noun

Owen, Welsh name Owain Glyndŵr. ?1350–?1416, Welsh chieftain, who led a revolt against Henry IV's rule in Wales (1400–15)

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In southern Oregon, the Glendower Fire started early Tuesday in Ashland, a college town about 15 miles southeast of Medford that each year holds an acclaimed Shakespeare festival.

From Washington Post

In southern Oregon, the Glendower Fire started early Tuesday in Ashland, Ore., a college town about 15 miles southeast of Medford that each year holds an acclaimed Shakespeare Festival.

From Seattle Times

Christopher Pyatt-Pierce, from Glendower Road, Perry Barr, was given a two-year sentence having been found guilty of grievous bodily harm plus false imprisonment.

From BBC

Ahead by one overnight, Paisley increased the gap at the top with a final-round 6-under-par 66 at Glendower Golf Club in Johannesburg to finish 21 under overall.

From Washington Times

France's Saddier had the round of the day at Glendower Golf Club in Johannesburg, a blistering, course record-equaling 63 with an eagle, seven birdies and no bogeys.

From Los Angeles Times

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