Lowestoft

[ lohs-tawft, -toft, -tuhf ]

/ ˈloʊs tɔft, -tɒft, -təf /

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a seaport in NE Suffolk, in E England: famous for a type of china.

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He visited the fishing port of Lowestoft, and then walked down the coast to Southwold.
Walking In The Footsteps Of W.G. Sebald, Hiker, Novelist, Strange Genius|Edward Platt|June 5, 2014|DAILY BEAST
He has represented Lowestoft at St. Stephen's—one of the most important fishing centres in the country—for many years past.
Punch, or the London Charivari, Volume 158, April 28, 1920|Various
My gal's a Lowestoft gal, and she've come up here, so I'm ready for her Sunday out to-morrow.
The Chequers|James Runciman
This time Joe had English company, and the two men had a good time until the tug picked them up off Lowestoft.
The Chequers|James Runciman

Great is the joy and rejoicing, as well can be imagined, at Lowestoft when the herring season comes on.
East Anglia|J. Ewing Ritchie
It was at Lowestoft that 'Lais' first gave 'Varuna' a taste of her quality, as she beat the latter by 13 mins.
Yachting Vol. 2|Various.

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Lowestoft

/ (ˈləʊstɒft) /

noun

a fishing port and resort in E England, in NE Suffolk on the North Sea. Pop: 68 340 (2001)

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