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.

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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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Example Sentences

But she was most nervous about facing returning champion Bob Mortimer, who entered season two to a chorus of dismayed gasps.

From BBC

This estimate assumes no direct attacks on merchant shipping occur, yet any such strike would likely trigger major repercussions across global war insurance markets, Dylan Mortimer says.

From The Wall Street Journal

By the early 1990s, they were working extensively with Vic Reeves and Bob Mortimer, writing, performing, and in Charlie's case, also producing.

From BBC

Britain’s Ambassador to the United States America, Henry Mortimer Durand, offered a more equivocal assessment of Roosevelt than James had.

From The Wall Street Journal

But she also had a string of lovers, who included blues singer Bo Diddley, the writer John Mortimer and notably the actor James Robertson Justice.

From BBC