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    DUKE OF WELLINGTON

    Pronunciation (US): Play  (GB): Play

     I. (noun) 

    Sense 1

    Meaning:

    British general and statesman; he defeated Napoleon at Waterloo; subsequently served as Prime Minister (1769-1852)play

    Synonyms:

    Arthur Wellesley; Duke of Wellington; First Duke of Wellington; Iron Duke; Wellington

    Classified under:

    Nouns denoting people

    Instance hypernyms:

    full general; general (a general officer of the highest rank)

    national leader; solon; statesman (a man who is a respected leader in national or international affairs)

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