Kendal
- a town in NW England, in Cumbria: a gateway town to the Lake District, with an ancient woollen industry. Pop: 28 030 (2001)
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Examples from the Web for kendal
Historical Examples
On Tuesday, Ralph was walking through Kendal on his northward journey.
The Shadow of a CrimeHall Caine
Five hours hence it would pass the northward coach from Kendal.
The Shadow of a CrimeHall Caine
The King will serve me as poor Wrycraft was served two days ago at Kendal.
The Tavern KnightRafael Sabatini
"I am obliged to say, sir, that I shall have to abandon the case," said Kendal.
Pretty Madcap DorothyLaura Jean Libbey
In great alarm, Kendal sprang to his feet and threw open the door.
Pretty Madcap DorothyLaura Jean Libbey
Word Origin and History for kendal
n.
green woolen cloth, late 14c., from place name in Westmoreland where it was manufactured. The place so called for being in the dale of the River Kent.
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