Gower
[ gou-er, gawr, gohr ]
/ ˈgaʊ ər, gɔr, goʊr /
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noun
John, 1325?–1408, English poet.
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British Dictionary definitions for Gower (1 of 2)
Gower1
/ (ˈɡaʊə) /
noun
the Gower a peninsula in S Wales, in Swansea county on the Bristol Channel: mainly agricultural with several resorts
British Dictionary definitions for Gower (2 of 2)
Gower2
/ (ˈɡaʊə) /
noun
David (Ivon). born 1957, English cricketer: played in 117 test matches (1978–1992), 32 as captain; scored 8,231 test runs
John. ?1330–1408, English poet, noted particularly for his tales of love, the Confessio Amantis
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