Wellington

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1. The capital city of New Zealand.
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37. Arthur Wellesley, 1st Duke of Wellington, British soldier and statesman.
38. A habitational surname from Old English from the places in England.

Noun

In the game of nap, a bid that results in the bidder winning quadruple, or losing double, the amount staked.

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Ellipsis of Wellington boot.

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Meat baked in a puff pastry.

Amb guionet com

Wel‧ling‧ton

Pronunciat com a (IPA)

/ˈwɛl.ɪŋ.tən/

Etimologia (anglès)

From Arthur Wellesley, 1st Duke of Wellington, British soldier and statesman.
From Old English Weolingtun, meaning "wealthy estate".

Sents

It is northwest of Wellington , the county seat , and east of Hedley .

He was educated at Wellington College in Berkshire before joining the Army .