Definitions
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- proper noun A
maritime traditional county ofWales , bordered by to the east byGloucestershire , to the northeast byHerefordshire , to the north byBrecknockshire , to the west byGlamorganshire and to the south by theBristol Channel . - proper noun A local government principal area, bordered by the
Forest of Dean ,Herefordshire ,Powys , Blaenau Gwent, Torfaen andNewport .
Etymologies
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In this volume, if not as a whole equal to his preceding productions, there are occasional touches of real poetry, and some truly interesting episodes; the little piece on the departure of Mr. Morris, the beloved but unfortunate possessor of the beautiful gardens of Piercefield in Monmouthshire, is truly affecting.
Letter 388 2009
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When the Marquis told her he would take her to Ragland Castle (his seat in Monmouthshire), where she would find a priest, and might hear Mass every day, she was so transported with joy, that she died before the next morning.
10/01/2002 - 11/01/2002 John 2002
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[2] Probably William Coxe, An Historical Tour in Monmouthshire: Illustrated with views by Sir R.C. Hoare, Bart.
Letter 222 2009
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He does have a point regarding PC not using Welsh in Monmouthshire.
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A smaller, mainly rural council called Monmouthshire was created in the local government reorganisation of 1996.
BBC News - Home 2011
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Tremenheare on the state of that part of Monmouthshire which is inhabited by a population chiefly employed in mining.
Miscellaneous Writings and Speeches — Volume 4 Thomas Babington Macaulay Macaulay 1829
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Alas, the station is not on DAB in the part of Monmouthshire where the complainant lives.
Media Monkey's Diary 2011
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The kitchen uses good-quality artisan products, including O'Hagan's award-winning sausages, and air-dried ham and cured meats from Oxsprings in Worcestershire and Monmouthshire's Trealy Farm.
Top 10 best budget restaurants in Cheltenham and Gloucester 2012
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Trevor George Evans, for serv conservation and to wildlife in Monmouthshire.
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This gorgeous Romany caravan, made for a recent film of Wind in the Willows, is hidden away on top of a hay meadow in stunning Monmouthshire countryside.
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