Gloucester

American  

[glos-ter, glaw-ster] / ˈglɒs tər, ˈglɔ stər /

noun

1. Duke of. Humphrey.

2. a seaport in W Gloucestershire in SW England, on the Severn River.

3. a seaport in NE Massachusetts.

4. Gloucestershire.

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Gloucester ¹ British  

/ ˈɡlɒstə /

noun

1. Humphrey, Duke of. 1391–1447, English soldier and statesman; son of Henry IV. He acted as protector during Henry VI's minority (1422–29) and was noted for his patronage of humanists

2. Duke of. See Richard III

3. Duke of. See Thomas of Woodstock

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Gloucester ² British  

/ ˈɡlɒstə /

noun

1. Latin name: Glevum.  a city in SW England, administrative centre of Gloucestershire, on the River Severn; cathedral (founded 1100). Pop: 123 205 (2001)

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Example Sentences

The idea, aimed at improving atmosphere, was trialled last season at Saracens v Gloucester and Leicester v Harlequins.

From BBC

A generation of promising youngsters will mesh with established internationals and big signings next season, with Leicester's George Martin and Gloucester's Tomos Williams joining Barbeary in switching.

From BBC

Scientists have identified a new species of early crocodile relative from the Triassic period in Gloucester, UK.

From Science Daily

He returned against Gloucester in November and has since become a regular for Harlequins.

From BBC

When Worcester went into administration in autumn 2022, both soon picked up new clubs with Atkinson heading to Gloucester and Smith signed by Northampton.

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