Definitions

from The American Heritage® Dictionary of the English Language, 5th Edition.

  • English pretender to the throne. The illegitimate son of Charles II, he led a rebellion after the succession of the Catholic James II but was defeated in battle, captured, and beheaded.

from The Century Dictionary.

  • noun A flat cap originally made at Monmouth, England, formerly much worn by seamen.

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  • proper noun A town in Monmouthshire, Wales

Etymologies

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From Monnow + mouth. Monnow coming from Welsh Mynwy.

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Examples

  • MONMOUTH - When a fundraiser planned for Monmouth and Independence Community Foundation appeared to be growing out of its venue, the Western Oregon University upper-division Event Planning class had to think laterally - literally.

    statesmanjournal.com - Top Stories 2009

  • MONMOUTH - There are mixed opinions among Monmouth restaurant and bar owners as to whether or not tipping has dropped off since the downturn in the economy.

    RSSMicro Search - Top News on RSS Feeds 2009

  • MONMOUTH - Meetings to discuss plans on getting the word out about the 2010 Census Bureau have begun in Monmouth.

    Daily Review Atlas Homepage RSS 2009

  • MONMOUTH - Five generations of the Gustafson family gathered in Monmouth over the weekend to celebrate the 100th birthday of family matriarch Ethel Gustafson.

    Daily Review Atlas Homepage RSS 2009

  • MONMOUTH - Willits Primary School Principal Cynthia Fisher is hoping the city of Monmouth will agree to change the traffic patterns around the elementary school.

    Daily Review Atlas Homepage RSS 2008

  • MONMOUTH - The Warren County Historical Society is moving its museum to Monmouth.

    Daily Review Atlas Homepage RSS 2009

  • MONMOUTH - About 47 Cub Scout troops from Monmouth and Kirkwood participated in the annual Pinewood Derby at Lincoln Intermediate School on Friday night.

    Daily Review Atlas Homepage RSS Justin Sims 2009

  • MONMOUTH - The Monmouth-Roseville Titans volleyball team spiked the Knoxville Blue Bullets Tuesday evening in Monmouth 25-19 and 25-22.

    Daily Review Atlas Homepage RSS Marty Touchette 2008

  • "The small inclosure which has been known by the name of MONMOUTH CLOSE ever since the capture of the Duke of Monmouth there, in July, 1685, is one of a cluster of small inclosures, five in number, which stood in the middle of Shag's Heath, and were called 'The Island.'

    Notes and Queries, Number 06, December 8, 1849 Various

  • But apparently he'll have plenty to say in Monmouth tonight.

    Archive 2009-06-01 2009

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