Wessex
Americannoun
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(in the Middle Ages) a kingdom, later an earldom, in S England. Winchester.
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the fictional setting of the novels of Thomas Hardy, principally identifiable with Dorsetshire.
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an Anglo-Saxon kingdom in S and SW England that became the most powerful English kingdom by the 10th century a.d
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(in Thomas Hardy's works) the southwestern counties of England, esp Dorset
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( as modifier )
Wessex Poems
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Example Sentences
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Simon Jones, Crown Prosecution Service Wessex and national football lead, said the banning order showed "the consequences of criminal actions at matches".
From BBC • Nov. 7, 2025
The reports, written by a consultant brought in to assess the site in 2014 and 2015, warned Wessex Water about safety concerns across parts of the plant, including digesters, gas holders and biogas pipework.
From BBC • Mar. 31, 2025
Many industry figures and Wessex Water staff have been reluctant to comment publicly for fear of jeopardising future work in an industry with few employers.
From BBC • Mar. 31, 2025
For part of that period, Wessex - the region that the estate sits within - was officially in a drought.
From BBC • Feb. 11, 2025
Sea Kings and Wessex helicopters flew over from San Carlos to get the men out of the freezing water.
From "Black Swan Green" by David Mitchell
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