Dalhousie

[ dal-hoo-zee, -hou- ]

/ dælˈhu zi, -ˈhaʊ- /

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noun

George Ramsay, Earl of, 1770–1838, British general: governor of the Canadian colonies 1819–28.

James Andrew Broun Ramsay, 1st Marquis and 10th Earl of, 1812–60, British statesman: viceroy of India 1848–56.

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How to use Dalhousie in a sentence

A debate in the house of lords took place on the committal of the bill, which was moved by Earl Dalhousie on the 4th of July.
The History of England in Three Volumes, Vol.III.|E. Farr and E. H. Nolan
After a few words from Earl Dalhousie, in reply, it was read a third time, and passed without a division.
The History of England in Three Volumes, Vol.III.|E. Farr and E. H. Nolan
For a time he gave a special course of extension lectures at Dalhousie College, Halifax.
McGill and its Story, 1821-1921|Cyrus Macmillan
A reversal of the mistaken policy resulted from the Dalhousie report.
The History of the Post Office in British North America|William Smith

Dalhousie, who was lieutenant governor in Nova Scotia, at the time supported Howe's view, and matters remained as they were.
The History of the Post Office in British North America|William Smith

British Dictionary definitions for Dalhousie

Dalhousie

/ (dælˈhaʊzɪ) /

noun

9th Earl of, title of George Ramsay. 1770–1838, British general; governor of the British colonies in Canada (1819–28)

his son, 1st Marquis and 10th Earl of, title of James Andrew Broun Ramsay. 1812–60, British statesman: governor general of India (1848–56)

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