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Mortimer

American  
[mawr-tuh-mer] / ˈmɔr tə mər /

noun

  1. 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.

  2. a male given name.


Mortimer British  
/ ˈmɔːtɪmə /

noun

  1. 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)

  2. 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

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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

In front of nine of the 1982 European Cup heroes - including captain Dennis Mortimer and goalscorer Peter Withe - Villa wrote themselves another momentous chapter.

From BBC ● May 20, 2026

Skipper McGinn also recognises the players have a final chance to be compared to past heroes like European Cup-winning captain Dennis Mortimer and Paul McGrath who lifted the 1994 and 1996 League Cups.

From BBC ● May 7, 2026

“It is about the files,” the baroness snarled, in response to Miss Mortimer.

From "The Interrupted Tale" by Maryrose Wood

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