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FIRST DUKE OF MARLBOROUGH
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• FIRST DUKE OF MARLBOROUGH (noun)
The noun FIRST DUKE OF MARLBOROUGH has 1 sense:
1. English general considered one of the greatest generals in history (1650-1722)
Familiarity information: FIRST DUKE OF MARLBOROUGH used as a noun is very rare.
• FIRST DUKE OF MARLBOROUGH (noun)
Sense 1
Meaning:
English general considered one of the greatest generals in history (1650-1722)
Classified under:
Nouns denoting people
Synonyms:
Churchill; Duke of Marlborough; First Duke of Marlborough; John Churchill
Instance hypernyms:
full general; general (a general officer of the highest rank)
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