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Definition of York
1. Noun. The English royal house (a branch of the Plantagenet line) that reigned from 1461 to 1485; its emblem was a white rose.
Generic synonyms: Dynasty, Royal Family, Royal House, Royal Line, Royalty
Member holonyms: Richard Iii
Definition of York
1. Proper noun. A city in North Yorkshire, England. ¹
2. Proper noun. The House of York, a dynasty of English kings and one of the opposing factions involved in the 15th century Wars of the Roses. The name comes from the fact that its members were descended from Edmund of Langley, 1st Duke of York; their symbol was a white rose. ¹
3. Proper noun. Former name (before 1834) of Toronto. ¹
4. Proper noun. (surname habitational from=Old English dot=) from the city or the county; See also Yorke. ¹
5. Verb. (cricket) to bowl a yorker at a batsman, especially to get a batsman out in this way. ¹
¹ Source: wiktionary.com
Definition of York
1. to bowl [v -ED, -ING, -S] - See also: bowl
Lexicographical Neighbors of York
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