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American Heritage® Dictionary of the English Language, Fourth Edition
- Montfort, Simon de. Earl of Leicester. 1208?-1265. French-born English nobleman who led the baronial opposition to Henry III. After his military victory over the king at Lewes in southeast England (1264), Montfort was the effective ruler of England. In 1265 he called a representative legislature regarded as England's first full parliament.
WordNet 3.0
- n. an English nobleman who led the baronial rebellion against Henry III (1208-1265)
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“Castle of Montfort which is said to have been even stronger than that called Aigremont.”
“When her tragedy of "Montfort" was to be brought on the stage,”
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“A study by De Montfort University estimated that there was still £207 billion of commercial property debt in 2010 in the U.K., although it has come down from £228 billion in the previous year.”
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“Indoors at De Montfort; outdoors in a manageable hillside parkspace and two-four tents on flat areas.”
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“Maxime Montfort, Belgium, Team Columbia-High Road, 4: 38. 16.”
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