JOHN OF GAUNT

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 I. (noun) 

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Meaning:

The fourth son of Edward III who was the effective ruler of England during the close of his father's reign and during the minority of Richard II; his son was Henry Bolingbroke (1340-1399)

Synonyms:

Duke of Lancaster; John of Gaunt

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Nouns denoting people

Instance hypernyms:

duke (a British peer of the highest rank)

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