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.
noun
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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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Ted first appeared in the third series in 2020 and became popular with fans, being given a lifetime achievement award during the show's 2025 Christmas special, appearing alongside Mortimer and fellow comedian Paul Whitehouse.
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
Mortimer: He needed to go deep and face death.
From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 13, 2026
Mortimer: The story is Dean’s complexity — his complex relationship with climbing, with his own motivations, with his friends.
From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 13, 2026
Miss Mortimer remained quiet and thoughtful throughout this exchange.
From "The Interrupted Tale" by Maryrose Wood
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