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.

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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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Example Sentences

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

Graeme Storm jumped into a two-stroke lead at the top of the leaderboard after shooting a course record nine-under 63 at the Glendower Golf Club. 

From Los Angeles Times • Jan. 13, 2017

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

To which are also added, Memoirs of Owen Glendower, 4to.

From Notes and Queries, Vol. IV, Number 104, October 25, 1851 A Medium of Inter-communication for Literary Men, Artists, Antiquaries, Genealogists, etc. by Various