Sherborne
noun
a town in S England in Dorset: noted for its medieval abbey, ruined medieval castle, and Sherborne Castle, a mansion built by Sir Walter Raleigh in 1594. Pop: 9350 (2001)
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Historical Examples of sherborne
“‘Say au revoir, but not good-by,’” sang Miss Sherborne sentimentally.
Cap'n Warren's WardsJoseph C. Lincoln
Sherborne is now in the possession of Digby, earl of Bristol.
Character Sketches of Romance, Fiction and the DramaE. Cobham Brewer
The retention of Sherborne, then, meant comfort and the status of a gentleman.
RaleighEdmund Gosse
It is therefore of the highest interest to us to see what had become of Sherborne.
RaleighEdmund Gosse
The great point is that she was still mistress of Sherborne.
RaleighEdmund Gosse