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Queen's County

British  

noun

  1. the former name of Laois

"Collins English Dictionary — Complete & Unabridged" 2012 Digital Edition © William Collins Sons & Co. Ltd. 1979, 1986 © HarperCollins Publishers 1998, 2000, 2003, 2005, 2006, 2007, 2009, 2012

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On June 6, he ran his colt in Aqueduct’s Queen’s County Handicap despite a 132- pound impost.

From "Seabiscuit: An American Legend" by Laura Hillenbrand

—I shall be much obliged by any information respecting the descent of Vincent Kidder of Aghaboe in the Queen's County, Ireland, who held a commission as major in Cromwell's army.

From Notes and Queries, Vol. IV, Number 113, December 27, 1851 A Medium of Inter-communication for Literary Men, Artists, Antiquaries, Genealogists, etc. by Various

The difference between Protestant and Roman Catholic farmers was shown in striking contrast on the Marquess of Lansdowne's estate in Queen's County.

From Ireland as It Is And as It Would be Under Home Rule by Buckley, Robert John

The late Mr. Laird settled in Queen's County, about sixteen miles from Charlottetown, the capital of the Province, and devoted himself to agriculture.

From The Canadian Portrait Gallery - Volumes 1 to 4 by Dent, John Charles

No, indeed, I am from the Queen's County, near Mar'boro'.

From North, South and over the Sea by Francis, M.E. (Mrs. Francis Blundell)

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