Mortimer
Americannoun
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Roger de 8th Baron of Wigmore and 1st Earl of March, 1287–1330, English rebel leader: paramour of Isabella, queen of Edward II of England.
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a male given name.
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Sir John ( Clifford ). 1923–2009, British barrister, playwright, and novelist, best known for the television series featuring the barrister Horace Rumpole. His novels include Paradise Postponed (1985) and The Sound of Trumpets (1998)
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Roger de, 8th Baron of Wigmore and 1st Earl of March. 1287–1330, lover of Isabella, the wife of Edward II of England: they invaded England in 1326 and compelled the king to abdicate in favour of his son, Edward III; executed
Example Sentences
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“Saudi Arabia is effectively trying to manage two chokepoints at the mouth of both of their export systems,” Mortimer said.
From MarketWatch ● Sep. 11, 2026
Both Sidi Kerir loadings and ship-to-ship transfers likely will increase under the new Red Sea threat, particularly for Asian customers, said Dylan Mortimer, marine hull U.K. war leader at insurance broker Marsh.
From MarketWatch ● Sep. 11, 2026
The BBC Two series began in 2018 and sees Whitehouse and Mortimer discuss life while fishing.
From BBC ● Apr. 30, 2026
Mortimer said: "So very, very sad. Lovely Ted, the best companion and the greatest little chum. Going to miss him so much."
From BBC ● Apr. 30, 2026
“Time to get back to our lessons,” she said, clapping her hands briskly three times, just the way Miss Mortimer used to do to signal an end to a birthday party.
From "The Interrupted Tale" by Maryrose Wood
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