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Langton

[ lang-tuhn ]

noun

  1. Stephen, c1165–1228, English theologian, historian, and poet: archbishop of Canterbury.


Langton

/ ˈlæŋtən /

noun

  1. LangtonStephen?11501228MEnglishRELIGION: clergymanPOLITICS: statesman Stephen. ?1150–1228, English cardinal; archbishop of Canterbury (1213–28). He was consecrated archbishop by Pope Innocent III in 1207 but was kept out of his see by King John until 1213. He was partly responsible for the Magna Carta (1215)
“Collins English Dictionary — Complete & Unabridged” 2012 Digital Edition © William Collins Sons & Co. Ltd. 1979, 1986 © HarperCollins Publishers 1998, 2000, 2003, 2005, 2006, 2007, 2009, 2012


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Langton said that, if she encounters books featuring similarly graphic sexual relations between heterosexual cisgender individuals, she will advocate to pull those books from school libraries, too.

Samoa Air's chief executive, Chris Langton, said charging by weight was the fairest method.

At the hour appointed on the following day Edward repaired to Mr Langton, who received him very cordially.

Mr Langton held out his hand to Edward, who respectfully took his leave.

This I have from Langton; and it has in consequence injured me not a little: but now your appearance will make all right again.

Mr. Langton coughed and helped himself to some strawberry jam.

Langton guided the barons in their demands on the king which were expressed in Magna Carta.

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