Lansdowne

American

[lanz-doun] / ˈlænz daʊn /

noun

Henry Charles Keith Petty-Fitzmaurice 5th Marquis of, 1845–1927, British statesman: viceroy of India 1888–94, foreign secretary 1900–05.
William Petty Fitzmaurice 2nd Earl of Shelburne, 1st Marquis of, 1737–1805, British statesman: prime minister 1782–83.
a city in SE Pennsylvania.

Lansdowne British

/ ˈlænzdaʊn /

noun

1st Marquess of. See (William Petty Fitzmaurice) Shelburne

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Barry McGann:, external Irishman played for Cork Constitution and Lansdowne, and won 25 caps for his national side.

From BBC

South Africa head coach Rassie Erasmus said his "beer tasted better" after the Springboks beat Ireland 24-13 in a Test where the hosts were reduced to 12 men on Saturday at Lansdowne Road.

From Barron's

Australia-born Mack Hansen's hat-trick of tries inside half an hour of the first-half inspired Ireland to a 46-19 victory over Australia at Lansdowne Road on Saturday in their Autumn Nations Series Test.

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An unconvincing Ireland held off a lively Japan to win Saturday's Autumn international 41-10 at Lansdowne Road.

From Barron's

The trip began at Lansdowne Park, where the royal couple met individuals and organisations showcasing Canadian identity and diversity.

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