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Monck

American  
[muhngk] / mʌŋk /

noun

  1. Sir Charles Stanley, 4th Viscount Monck, 1st Baron Monck, 1819–94, British colonial administrator, born in Ireland: governor general of Canada 1861–68.

  2. Also George, 1st Duke of Albermarle and Earl of Torrington, 1608–70, English general.


Monck British  
/ mʌŋk /

noun

  1. George. 1st Duke of Albemarle. 1608–70, English general. In the Civil War he was a Royalist until captured (1644) and persuaded to support the Commonwealth. After Cromwell's death he was instrumental in the restoration of Charles II (1660)

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Without Chip Monck I don’t know if we would still be talking about Monterey Pop festival.

From The Guardian Aug. 7, 2019

As Chip Monck, one of the festival’s hosts, says, “The man next to you is your brother.”

From The New Yorker Jul. 29, 2019

Bass player Monck recalls the influence Barrett's home city had on a man he described as a "creative spark".

From BBC Oct. 26, 2016

Black is the youngest U.K. lawmaker since 13-year-old Christopher Monck entered Parliament in 1667.

From Washington Times May 8, 2015

The Guards' casualties were considerable, especially in the case of the 3rd Coldstream, who had the Hon. C. Monck and Lieut.

From The First Seven Divisions Being a Detailed Account of the Fighting from Mons to Ypres by Ernest W. Hamilton

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