Grasmere
[gras-meer, grahs-]
- a lake in Westmoreland, in NW England. 1 mile (1.6 km) long.
- a village on this lake: Wordsworth's home 1790–1808.
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Examples from the Web for grasmere
Contemporary Examples
She was possibly on her way to an exclusive, post-wedding brunch at the Grasmere Estate.
Historical Examples
And your English lakes—Vindermere, Grasmere they, then, unhealthy?
Howards EndE. M. Forster
In fair weather the older children could go to the Grasmere school.
The Old Castle and Other StoriesAnonymous
Since you pass Grasmere on your way home, will you kindly leave this note?
Kenelm Chillingly, CompleteEdward Bulwer-Lytton
He reached the garden gate of Grasmere, lifted the latch, and entered.
Kenelm Chillingly, CompleteEdward Bulwer-Lytton
Do not let me take you out of your way; I am going on to Grasmere.
Kenelm Chillingly, CompleteEdward Bulwer-Lytton
Grasmere
- a village in NW England, in Cumbria at the head of Lake Grasmere: home of William Wordsworth and of Thomas de Quincey
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