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Glendower

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

noun

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


Glendower British  
/ ɡlɛnˈdaʊə /

noun

  1. 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 • Sep. 9, 2020

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 • Sep. 9, 2020

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 • Jan. 12, 2018

Els’ South African compatriot Kruger was bogey-free around Glendower Golf Club, while England’s Sullivan recovered from a double-bogey to ultimately card six birdies and an eagle.

From Washington Times • Jan. 9, 2015

Old commercial disputes and the support which the French had lent to Glendower gave a sufficient excuse for war, whilst the disordered state of France afforded no security for peace.

From Encyclopaedia Britannica, 11th Edition, Volume 13, Slice 3 "Helmont, Jean" to "Hernosand" by Various

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