Leicester
['lestə]
Definition
(noun.) an industrial city in Leicestershire in central England; built on the site of a Roman settlement.
Checked by John--From WordNet
Examples
- However opinions may differ on a variety of subjects, I should think it would be universally agreed, Sir Leicester, that I am not much to boast of. Charles Dickens. Bleak House.
- In disproof of which superfluous remark Sir Leicester has indignantly written on the slate, I am not. Charles Dickens. Bleak House.
- Sir Leicester is whipped in to the rescue of the Doodle Party and the discomfiture of the Coodle Faction. Charles Dickens. Bleak House.
- Sir Leicester Dedlock, Baronet, how did my calculations come out under these circumstances? Charles Dickens. Bleak House.
- I speak of really a great lady, not merely great to him, but married to a gentleman of your condition, Sir Leicester. Charles Dickens. Bleak House.
- I only said I wouldn't go without one of the servants came up to Sir Leicester Dedlock, returns Mr. Smallweed. Charles Dickens. Bleak House.
- Sir Leicester's magnificence explodes. Charles Dickens. Bleak House.
- Yes, Sir Leicester. Charles Dickens. Bleak House.
- Sir Leicester is no joke by any means, says Watt, and I humbly ask his pardon. Charles Dickens. Bleak House.
- Has Sir Leicester had any visitors this morning? Charles Dickens. Bleak House.
- Pray be seated, Sir Leicester. Charles Dickens. Bleak House.
- But Amelia has never forgiven that Smith to this day, though he is now a peaceful apothecary near Leicester Square. William Makepeace Thackeray. Vanity Fair.
- Pray say no more about it, Sir Leicester, returned my guardian. Charles Dickens. Bleak House.
- Now, you wanted to see Sir Leicester Dedlock, Baronet. Charles Dickens. Bleak House.
- Sir Leicester receives the gout as a troublesome demon, but still a demon of the patrician order. Charles Dickens. Bleak House.
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