Hardinge

British

/ ˈhɑːdɪŋ /

noun

Henry, 1st Viscount Hardinge of Lahore. 1785–1856, British politician, soldier, and colonial administrator; governor general of India (1844–48)

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Governor General Lord Hardinge argued in 1843 that the railways would be beneficial “to the commerce, government and military control of the country”.

From The Guardian • Mar. 8, 2017

In Barchester Towers, Mr. Hardinge hopes to regain the wardenship, but Mrs. Proudie and Mr. Slope want to give it to a poor clergyman with 14 children, who obviously needs it more.

From Slate • Jul. 5, 2016

He is the only male on a category shortlist completed by children's authors Frances Hardinge, Hayley Long and Sally Nicholls.

From BBC • Nov. 18, 2015

Hardinge on Tuesday advised shareholders to defer any action on Romi's tender offer.

From Reuters • Mar. 30, 2010

Hardinge, you made this absurd bet with Courtenay, did you not?

From Beatrice Boville and Other Stories by Ouida

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