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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Example Sentences

One of Elizabeth’s spies, Sir Francis Walsingham, tricked Mary into believing her letters were secure and intercepted one supporting Elizabeth’s assassination.

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

Collette was walking to a bus stop, on her way to Our Lady of Walsingham Primary School, when Stein lured her away with a packet of crisps.

From BBC • Jan. 10, 2023

On the Democratic ballot, Blair Walsingham is the only active candidate campaigning for the seat.

From Washington Times • Jul. 23, 2020

As early as August 8th, Walsingham forwarded to his patron an anonymous letter which stated the absolute necessity of deposing Rupert from the chief command.

From Rupert Prince Palatine by Scott, Eva