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wolsey

Wol·sey
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Transcription

    • US Pronunciation
    • US IPA
    • [woo l-zee]
    • /ˈwʊl zi/
    • US Pronunciation
    • US IPA
    • [woo l-zee]
    • /ˈwʊl zi/

Definitions of wolsey word

  • noun wolsey Thomas, 1475?–1530, English cardinal and statesman. 1
  • noun wolsey Thomas. ?1475–1530, English cardinal and statesman; archbishop of York (1514–30); lord chancellor (1515–29). He dominated Henry VIII's foreign and domestic policies but his failure to obtain papal consent for the annulment of the king's marriage to Catherine of Aragon led to his arrest for high treason (1530); he died on the journey to face trial 0
  • noun wolsey Thomas1475?-1530; Eng. statesman & cardinal: lord chancellor (1515-29) under Henry VIII 0

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wolsey popularity

A common word. It’s meaning is known to most children of preschool age. About 79% of English native speakers know the meaning and use the word.
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