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Cornwallis

corn·wal·lis

US/kɔˈrnwɔlʌs/ uncommon

noun

1.

commander of the British forces in the American War of Independence; was defeated by American and French troops at Yorktown (1738-1805)

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Origin

As with Cornwall, ultimately from Old English Cornwēalas (“Cornwall, inhabitants of Cornwall”).

Phrases

  • Cornwallis Island
  • Cornwallis Park
  • Cornwallis River
  • Cornwallis Square
  • Cornwallis Township
  • Fort Cornwallis
  • Little Cornwallis Island

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