Ladysmith

American

[ley-dee-smith] / ˈleɪ diˌsmɪθ /

noun

a city in W Natal, in the E Republic of South Africa: besieged by Boers 1889–1900.

Ladysmith British

/ ˈleɪdɪˌsmɪθ /

noun

a city in E South Africa: besieged by Boers for four months (1899–1900) during the Boer War. Pop: 41 427 (2001)

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Jamie Kadolski, of Ladysmith Road, Norwich, was found guilty of committing nine sexual offences against three women in the space of 13 months.

From BBC

Kadolski, of Ladysmith Road, Norwich, was described by police as "predatory and remorseless".

From BBC

Jamie Kadolski, 24, of Ladysmith Road, Norwich, was found guilty of committing nine sexual offences over an 18-month period.

From BBC

Tragedy hit one family in Ladysmith set to bury seven of its members who were killed when floods swept their vehicle into the river.

From Seattle Times

“Example: Ladysmith Black Mambazo almost sold out but a relatively unknown virtuoso pianist barely drew 25% attendance.”

From Seattle Times

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