Walsingham

American  

[wawl-sing-uhm] / ˈwɔl sɪŋ əm /

noun

1. Sir Francis, c1530–90, English statesman: secretary of state 1573–90.

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Walsingham ¹ British  

/ ˈwɔːlsɪŋəm /

noun

1. a village in E England, in Norfolk: remains of a medieval priory; site of the shrine of Our Lady of Walsingham

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Walsingham ² British  

/ ˈwɔːlsɪŋəm /

noun

1. Sir Francis. ?1530–90, English statesman. As secretary of state (1573–90) to Elizabeth I he developed a system of domestic and foreign espionage and uncovered several plots against the Queen

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Walsingham

Finally, out popped a telltale name: Walsingham, Queen Elizabeth’s infamous spymaster.

From Scientific American ● Feb. 8, 2023

She also expressed her deep anguish over her separation from her son, James, made king of Scotland at age 1 by her forced abdication, as well as her mistrust of Elizabeth’s spymaster, Sir Francis Walsingham.

From New York Times ● Feb. 8, 2023

The records said Alan of Walsingham "grieved vehemently and was overcome with sorrow" at the collapse of the bell tower, yet its successor is considered one of the glories of medieval England.

From BBC ● Feb. 13, 2022

He was made Master of Horse in 1587 before the age of 23, and he married the daughter of Sir Francis Walsingham, Queen Elizabeth’s spymaster, in 1590.

From Slate ● Jun. 22, 2018

The pilgrim who arrived at Walsingham entered the sacred precinct by a narrow wicket.

From Through East Anglia in a Motor Car by J. E. (James Edmund) Vincent