Leofric

American  

[lee-of-rik] / liˈɒf rɪk /

noun

1. died 1057, earl of Mercia c1030–57 (husband of Lady Godiva).

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Example Sentences

According to legend, Godiva, who was married to Leofric, the Earl of Mercia and Lord of Coventry, rode naked through the city's marketplace in order to reduce taxes imposed by her husband.

From BBC • Jul. 17, 2021

According to legend, Lady Godiva pleaded with her husband, Count Leofric, to lower taxes.

From Slate • May 17, 2016

Master Leofric Hope, on the other hand, was not at all backward in applying himself to this extemporized meal; on the contrary, he did it such justice as fairly warmed the old dame's heart.

From Judith Shakespeare Her love affairs and other adventures by Black, William

But father and mother at last were wearied out, and Leofric persuaded King Edward to outlaw his turbulent son, as the only means of preserving peace in the neighbourhood of his castle of Bourne.

From The Boy's Book of Heroes by Peake, Helena

Leo wrote to Eadward expressing his surprise that Leofric should have “a see without a city,” and requesting that the change should be made.

From The English Church in the Middle Ages by Hunt, William