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- proper noun A
kingdom in western Europe, until the foundation of theUnited Kingdom of Great Britain on the First of May 1707.
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Examples
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Wallace describes himself as Guardian of the Kingdom of Scotland, acting for the exiled Balliol.
An Outline of the Relations between England and Scotland (500-1707) Robert S. Rait
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Edward I, the powerful and ambitious King of England, whose hope was the union of the Kingdom of Scotland with his own, immediately began negotiations for the marriage of Margaret to his son.
The Catholic Encyclopedia, Volume 13: Revelation-Stock 1840-1916 1913
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Kingdom of Dalriada, in the present County of Argyll, which was ultimately to develop into the Kingdom of Scotland.
The Catholic Encyclopedia, Volume 13: Revelation-Stock 1840-1916 1913
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Albemarle, Captain General of the Forces, Monmouth had been appointed to that high office; and some time later had been made General of the Kingdom of Scotland, posts of greatest importance.
Royalty Restored 1883
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For the doing of this he was forfeited and attainted, in 1345, "as an enemy to the King and Kingdom of Scotland."
Chronicles of Strathearn John Hunter 1883
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Lanark, Lauderdale, and the other Scottish Commissioners, arrived, and delivered to his Majesty, in the name of the Kingdom of Scotland, a
The Life of John Milton Volume 3 1643-1649 David Masson 1864
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I will forbear at this time to speak of the many jealousies I hear are suggested; for, as I do not love them, so I delight not to mention them: only one I cannot forbear to speak of, -- as if the Kingdom of Scotland were too much affected with the King's interest.
The Life of John Milton Volume 3 1643-1649 David Masson 1864
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Loudoun, Lanark, Lauderdale, and the other Scottish Commissioners, arrived, and delivered to his Majesty, in the name of the Kingdom of Scotland, a Protest against the English Bills and Propositions.
The Life of John Milton Masson, David, 1822-1907 1859
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England over the Crown and Kingdom of Scotland, the true Foundation of a compleat Union reasserted_; 4to.
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{17} From the quaint old translation of 1721, by "A Person of Honour of the Kingdom of Scotland."
Historical Lectures and Essays Charles Kingsley 1847
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