Lecky

American

[lek-ee] / ˈlɛk i /

noun

William Edward Hartpole 1838–1903, Irish essayist and historian.

Lecky British

/ ˈlɛkɪ /

noun

William Edward Hartpole (ˈhɑːtˌpəʊl). 1838–1903, Irish historian; author of The History of England in the 18th Century (1878–90)

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Lecky Watson was guided by Sean O'Keeffe to a surprise 20-1 triumph in the Brown Advisory Novices' Chase for Willie Mullins.

From BBC ● Mar. 12, 2025

“As a fan of culture and literature and history, it’s just an obvious thing to be excited about,” Lecky said, and it seemed “highly marketable.”

From Seattle Times ● Feb. 23, 2024

Former Christie’s manuscripts chief Tom Lecky was initially excited by the 2015 opportunity to sell pieces of the development of one of classic rock’s biggest hits.

From Seattle Times ● Feb. 23, 2024

Nicôle Lecky, who took home the Best Miniseries award for her music drama Mood, which she wrote and starred in, agrees that writing goes way beyond the script.

From BBC ● May 15, 2023

I was quite correct this time, and was swathed in crêpe; Mrs. Lecky has lent me her long crêpe veil, which will serve again probably, as everyone seems to think the Emperor Frederick is doomed.

From Letters of a Diplomat's Wife 1883-1900 by Mary King Waddington

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