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Malmesbury

American  
[mahmz-ber-ee, -buh-ree] / ˈmɑmzˌbɛr i, -bə ri /

noun

  1. William of. William of Malmesbury.


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The discovery comes from accounts written by the 12th century historian William of Malmesbury.

From Science Daily May 13, 2026

According to new research involving Professor Simon Portegies Zwart, an English monk named Eilmer of Malmesbury appears to have recognized that the same comet returned to the skies decades apart during the 11th century.

From Science Daily May 13, 2026

Womad had been running for more than four decades, having been based at Charlton Park near Malmesbury, Wiltshire, since 2007, but chose to leave its former site "to ensure" the festival's long term survival.

From BBC Jan. 28, 2026

On a farm near Malmesbury in Wiltshire, Robin Aird is preparing to have his combine harvester streamed live across the country as he cuts his corn.

From BBC Aug. 4, 2025

Look at the battle of Malmesbury, which was given up on account of bad weather.

From "The Once and Future King" by T. H. White

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