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King's Lynn

American

noun

a historic town in Norfolk, England.

King's Lynn British

/ ˈkɪŋz ˈlɪn /

noun

Also called: Lynn. Lynn Regis. a market town in E England, in Norfolk on the estuary of the Great Ouse near the Wash: a leading port in the Middle Ages. Pop: 40 921 (2001)

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During 1592-1593 London's theatres were closed because of an outbreak of plague and Shakespeare and his company of actors were on tour in King's Lynn.

From BBC • May 16, 2025

The suspect was taken to King's Lynn Police Investigation Centre for questioning, and was released on bail until 12 June.

From BBC • Apr. 9, 2025

The 47-year-old, from King's Lynn in Norfolk, inhaled the spray twice a day, believing it would give her tan "time to build up before we actually get into the sunshine".

From BBC • Mar. 7, 2025

The hoard is the subject of a treasure inquest and King's Lynn Museum is hoping to acquire it.

From BBC • Mar. 1, 2025

Born Megan Mills in Rochester in 1983, she moved with her parents to King’s Lynn in Norfolk when she was ten.

From "The Girl on the Train" by Paula Hawkins

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