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Cornwallis

[ kawrn-waw-lis, -wol-is ]

noun

  1. Charles, 1st Marquis, 1738–1805, British general and statesman: surrendered to Washington at Yorktown, Virginia, October 19, 1781.


Cornwallis

/ ɔːˈɒɪ /

noun

  1. CornwallisCharles, 1st Marquis Cornwallis17381805MBritishMILITARY: general Charles, 1st Marquis Cornwallis. 1738–1805, British general in the War of American Independence: commanded forces defeated at Yorktown (1781): defeated Tipu Sahib (1791): governor general of Bengal (1786–93, 1805): negotiated the Treaty of Amiens (1801)
“Collins English Dictionary — Complete & Unabridged” 2012 Digital Edition © William Collins Sons & Co. Ltd. 1979, 1986 © HarperCollins Publishers 1998, 2000, 2003, 2005, 2006, 2007, 2009, 2012
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The barracks are thought to have been destroyed in 1781 by troops in the army of British Gen. Lord Charles Cornwallis.

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The British army had moved there, led by General Charles Cornwallis.

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Kara Alexander is accused of killing Marley and Elijah Thomas, who were discovered at a property on Cornwallis Road in Dagenham last Friday.

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The Met Police began an investigation after the boys, aged two and five, were found dead at the property in Cornwallis Road, Dagenham, on Friday.

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This contest would be in The Cornwallis Post.

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