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- proper noun Obsolete spelling of
Gloucester .
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Examples
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The battle took place at Hill 235, which became known as Gloster Hill, and the resistance by the "Glorious Glosters" stopped Chinese forces sweeping on to capture the South Korean capital of Seoul 30 miles to the south.
Telegraph.co.uk - Telegraph online, Daily Telegraph and Sunday Telegraph 2011
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The commemoration service began with the veterans being called to attention before they marched over a bridge, now known as Gloster Bridge.
Telegraph.co.uk - Telegraph online, Daily Telegraph and Sunday Telegraph 2011
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Besides its correct title and variations such as Gloster Spot or just Old Spot, the breed is also known as The Orchard Pig and The Cottager's Pig.
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Besides its correct title and variations such as Gloster Spot or just Old Spot, the breed is also known as The Orchard Pig and The Cottager's Pig.
Archive 2007-07-15 2007
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One can only suppose that Shakespeare forgot that he had given no such indication, and so wrote what was sure to be misunderstood, -- unless we suppose that 'Gloster' is a mere slip of the pen, or even a misprint, for 'Regan.'
Shakespearean Tragedy Lectures on Hamlet, Othello, King Lear, Macbeth 1893
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The slightly too responsive, energetic man cheekily responded, "Gloster".
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The only difficulty is that, as Koppel points out, 'Gloster' is nowhere else used in the play for the place (except in the phrase 'Earl of
Shakespearean Tragedy Lectures on Hamlet, Othello, King Lear, Macbeth 1893
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Meanwhile, the defensive line was missing the injured Derek Drummond, and the 220-pound defensive end Bradley Johnson and converted tight end Drew Gloster started in his stead.
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But the hearing ended on 19 January and with Mrs Justice Gloster writing her judgment, Abramovich has been able to concentrate more on his football club.
Chelsea sickened by draw against Manchester United, says Gary Cahill 2012
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And as Judge Elizabeth Gloster mulls it all over, London-based Boris offers advice to those still stuck in his homeland, oppressed by his enemy Putin.
Hugh Muir's diary 2012
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