cromwell

Crom·well

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Transcription

- US Pronunciation
- US IPA
- [krom-wuh l, -wel; for 1–3 also kruhm-]
- /ˈkrɒm wəl, -wɛl; for 1–3 also ˈkrʌm-/

- US Pronunciation
- US IPA
- [krom-wuh l, -wel; for 1–3 also kruhm-]
- /ˈkrɒm wəl, -wɛl; for 1–3 also ˈkrʌm-/

Definitions of cromwell word

noun cromwell Oliver. 1599–1658, English general and statesman. A convinced Puritan, he was an effective leader of the parliamentary army in the Civil War. After the execution of Charles I he quelled the Royalists in Scotland and Ireland, and became Lord Protector of the Commonwealth (1653–58) 3
noun cromwell his son, Richard. 1626–1712, Lord Protector of the Commonwealth (1658–59) 3
noun cromwell Thomas,Earl of Essex. ?1485–1540, English statesman. He was secretary to Cardinal Wolsey (1514), after whose fall he became chief adviser to Henry VIII. He drafted most of the Reformation legislation, securing its passage through parliament, the power of which he thereby greatly enhanced. He was executed after losing Henry's favour 3
noun cromwell Oliver1599-1658; Eng. revolutionary leader & head (Lord Protector) of the Commonwealth (1653-58) 3
noun cromwell Richard1626-1712; Lord Protector of the Commonwealth (1658-59): son of Oliver 3
noun cromwell ThomasEarl of Essex 1485?-1540; Eng. statesman 3

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A common word. It’s meaning is known to most children of preschool age. About 81% of English native speakers know the meaning and use the word.

Most Europeans know this English word. The frequency of it’s usage is somewhere between "mom" and "screwdriver".

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