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Glendower

American  
[glen-dou-er, glen-dou-er] / glɛnˈdaʊ ər, ˈglɛn daʊ ər /

noun

  1. Owen, 1359?–1416?, Welsh rebel against Henry IV of England.


Glendower British  
/ ɡlɛnˈdaʊə /

noun

  1. Owen, Welsh name Owain Glyndŵr. ?1350–?1416, Welsh chieftain, who led a revolt against Henry IV's rule in Wales (1400–15)

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In southern Oregon, the Glendower Fire started early Tuesday in Ashland, a college town about 15 miles southeast of Medford that each year holds an acclaimed Shakespeare festival.

From Washington Post Sep. 9, 2020

In southern Oregon, the Glendower Fire started early Tuesday in Ashland, Ore., a college town about 15 miles southeast of Medford that each year holds an acclaimed Shakespeare Festival.

From Seattle Times Sep. 9, 2020

“I can call spirits from the vasty deep,” Glendower brags.

From The Guardian Oct. 7, 2017

Graeme Storm jumped into a two-stroke lead at the top of the leaderboard after shooting a course record nine-under 63 at the Glendower Golf Club. 

From Los Angeles Times Jan. 13, 2017

However, I dictated letters both to Glendower and Lady Maria, asserting my claims, and declaring that, if they were resisted, the law should do me justice.

From Discipline by Brunton, Mary

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