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City in North Yorkshire, England
York is a cathedral city in North Yorkshire, England, with Roman origins, sited at the confluence of the rivers Ouse and Foss. It has many historic buildings
York
American daily newspaper
The New York Times (NYT) is a newspaper based in Manhattan, New York City. The New York Times covers domestic, national, and international news, and publishes
The_New_York_Times
U.S. state
New York, also called New York State, is a state located in the northeastern United States. Bordering New England to its east, Canada to its north, and
New_York_(state)
Topics referred to by the same term
state of New York New York (state), a state in the northeastern United States New York may also refer to: New York, Lincolnshire New York, North Yorkshire
New_York
Most populous city in the United States
New York, often called New York City (NYC), is the most populous city in the United States. It is located at the southern tip of New York State on New
New_York_City
American pen pal
Sarah York (born 1978) is an American woman who, at age 10, became the pen pal of Manuel Noriega, the then-de facto ruler of Panama. She began writing
Sarah_York
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New York, New York, is the city in the state of New York in the United States of America. New York, New York, may also refer to: Manhattan, a borough of
New York, New York (disambiguation)
New_York,_New_York_(disambiguation)
British actor (born 1942)
Michael York, OBE (born Michael Hugh Johnson; 27 March 1942) is a British actor. After performing on stage with the Royal National Theatre, he had a breakthrough
Michael_York
American actor (1928–1992)
Richard Allen York (September 4, 1928 – February 20, 1992) was an American actor. He was the first actor to play Darrin Stephens on the ABC fantasy sitcom
Dick_York
Further and higher education college in the City of York, North Yorkshire, England
York College is a further and higher education college in York, England, established in 1999 through a merger of two post-16 providers in York. The York
York_College_(York)
American guitarist (born 1989)
Taylor Benjamin York (born December 17, 1989) is an American musician, best known as the lead guitarist for the rock band Paramore. York was born the youngest
Taylor_York
Town in New York, United States
York is a town in western Livingston County, New York, United States. Its population was 3,182 at the 2020 census. The Abbey of the Genesee in the town's
York,_New_York
American criminal and new religious movement leader (born 1945)
Dwight York (born June 26, 1945), also known as Malachi Z. York, Issa al-Haadi al-Mahdi, et alii, is an American religious leader, best known as the founder
Dwight_York
2002 film by Martin Scorsese
Gangs of New York is a 2002 epic historical drama film directed by Martin Scorsese and written by Jay Cocks, Steven Zaillian, and Kenneth Lonergan, based
Gangs_of_New_York
Historic county of England
Yorkshire (/ˈjɔːrkʃər, -ʃɪər/ YORK-shər, -sheer) is an area of Northern England which was historically a county. Despite no longer being used for administration
Yorkshire
American soldier (1887–1964)
Alvin Cullum York (December 13, 1887 – September 2, 1964), also known by his rank as Sergeant York, was an American soldier who was one of the most decorated
Alvin_York
Topics referred to by the same term
Yorkshire. York or Yorke may also refer to: City of York (disambiguation) Little York (disambiguation) New York (disambiguation) North York (disambiguation)
York_(disambiguation)
Public university in Toronto, Ontario, Canada
York University (also known as York U or simply York; French: Université York) is a public research university in Toronto, Ontario, Canada. It is Canada's
York_University
British former royal and author (born 1959)
Sarah Margaret Ferguson (born 15 October 1959), formerly Sarah, Duchess of York, and commonly known as Fergie, is a British author, spokesperson, and television
Sarah_Ferguson
King of the United Kingdom from 1936 to 1952
Royal Air Force during the First World War. In 1920, he was made Duke of York. He married Lady Elizabeth Bowes-Lyon in 1923, and they had two daughters
George_VI
National Basketball Association team in New York City
The New York Knickerbockers, shortened and more commonly referred to as the New York Knicks, are an American professional basketball team based in the
New_York_Knicks
Fictional character from American TV series Sex and the City
Charlotte York (later Charlotte York MacDougal and Charlotte York Goldenblatt) is a fictional character in the Sex and the City media franchise. She is
Charlotte_York
English film, stage and television actress (1939–2011)
Fletcher (9 January 1939 – 15 January 2011), known professionally as Susannah York, was an English actress. Her appearances in various films of the 1960s, including
Susannah_York
Major League Baseball franchise
The New York Yankees are an American professional baseball team based in the New York City borough of the Bronx. The Yankees compete in Major League Baseball
New_York_Yankees
Canadian professional soccer club based in Toronto
Inter Toronto Football Club (formerly known as York United FC and York9 FC) is a Canadian professional soccer club based in Toronto, Ontario. The club
Inter_Toronto_FC
American businessman (born 1981)
John Edward York (born March 9, 1980) is an American businessman who is the principal owner and chief executive officer of the San Francisco 49ers of the
Jed_York
District of Toronto, Ontario, Canada
North York is a former township and city and is now one of the six administrative districts of Toronto, Ontario, Canada. It is located in the northern
North_York
Scottish cyclist
Philippa York (born Robert Millar on 13 September 1958) is a Scottish journalist and former professional road racing cyclist. York, who competed when
Philippa_York
List of ships with the same or similar names
Royal Navy have borne the name HMS York after the city of York, the county seat of Yorkshire, on the River Ouse. HMS York (1660), 52-gun Speaker-class frigate
HMS_York
American actress and singer-songwriter
Kathleen "Bird" York is an American actress, screenwriter, and Oscar-nominated singer-songwriter recording artist. She was nominated for an Academy Award
Kathleen_York
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York County, Ontario Yorkshire, England County of York, East Riding County of York, North Riding County of York, West Riding York County, Maine York County
York_County
German composer, born 1949
York Höller (German pronunciation: [ˌjɔʁk ˈhœlɐ]; born 11 January 1944) is a German composer and professor of composition at the Hochschule für Musik Köln
York_Höller
1977 American musical-drama film directed by Martin Scorsese
New York, New York is a 1977 American musical romantic comedy film directed by Martin Scorsese from a screenplay by Earl Mac Rauch and Mardik Martin, based
New York, New York (1977 film)
New_York,_New_York_(1977_film)
Cemetery in York, England
York Cemetery is a cemetery located in the city of York, England. Founded in 1837, it now encompasses 24 acres (97,000 m2) and is owned and administered
York_Cemetery,_York
African-American slave and member of the Lewis and Clark expedition
York (1770–1775 – after 1815) was an enslaved man who was the only African-American member of the Lewis and Clark Expedition of 1804–1806. A lifelong slave
York_(explorer)
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Cape York may refer to: Cape York (Greenland), a cape at the north-west coast of Greenland, in northern Baffin Bay Cape York meteorite, meteorite found
Cape_York
Catholic cardinal (1725–1807)
Francis Xavier Stuart, Cardinal Duke of York (6 March 1725 – 13 July 1807), also known as the Cardinal of York, was a cardinal, and was the third and final
Henry_Benedict_Stuart
Masonic body and degree system
Anglo-American Freemasonry, York Rite, sometimes referred to as the American Rite, is one of several Rites of Freemasonry. It is named after York, in Yorkshire, where
York_Rite
Administrative divisions of New York City
New York City is made up of five governmental districts named boroughs: The Bronx, Brooklyn, Manhattan, Queens, and Staten Island. Each borough is coextensive
Boroughs_of_New_York_City
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York House may refer to: York House was traditionally the name given, often temporarily, to houses in London, England occupied by holders of the title
York_House
English soldier of fortune and defector to Spain
Rowland York or Yorke (died 1588) was an English soldier of fortune and defector to Spain. Rowland York was the ninth of eleven sons of Sir John York. He
Rowland_York
Historical Norse colony in present-day England
Scandinavian York (Jórvík) or Viking York (Old Norse: Jórvík) is a term used by historians for a region similar to current Yorkshire during the period
Scandinavian_York
City in the United States
York is a city in York County, Pennsylvania, United States, and its county seat. Located in South Central Pennsylvania, the city's population was 44,800
York,_Pennsylvania
Trading post and settlement in Manitoba, Canada
York Factory is a Canadian National Historic Site that was a settlement and Hudson's Bay Company (HBC) factory (trading post) on the southwestern shore
York_Factory
Index of articles associated with the same name
New York (state) Education in New York City Education in New York (state) University of New York in Prague, Czech Republic University of New York, Tirana
University_of_New_York
Grade I listed cathedral in England
York Minster, formally the Cathedral and Metropolitical Church of Saint Peter in York, is an Anglican cathedral in the city of York, North Yorkshire,
York_Minster
1990 film by Abel Ferrara
King of New York is a 1990 neo-noir crime drama film directed by Abel Ferrara and written by Nicholas St. John. It stars Christopher Walken, Laurence Fishburne
King_of_New_York
Historic British garrison in Toronto, Canada
Fort York is an early 19th-century military fortification in the Fort York neighbourhood of Toronto, Ontario, Canada. The fort housed members of the British
Fort_York
Queen of England from 1486 to 1503
Elizabeth of York (11 February 1466 – 11 February 1503) was Queen of England from her marriage to King Henry VII on 18 January 1486 until she died in 1503
Elizabeth_of_York
Topics referred to by the same term
York Road may refer to: York Road, Hong Kong in Kowloon Tong York Road, Western Australia, an early name for portions of the Great Eastern Highway York
York_Road
Former county in the United States
York Shire (also known as the Shire of York and Yorkshire) was the first large governmental unit organized in the English Province of New York in North
York_Shire
Grade I listed monument in York, England
York Castle is a fortified complex in the city of York, England. It consists of a sequence of castles, prisons, law courts and other buildings, which were
York_Castle
Chief executive of New York City
The mayor of New York City, officially mayor of the City of New York, is head of the executive branch of the government of New York City and the chief
Mayor_of_New_York_City
American minor-league baseball team
The York Revolution is an American professional minor-league baseball team based in York, Pennsylvania. It is a member of the North Division of the Atlantic
York_Revolution
Association football club in York, England
York City Football Club is a professional association football club based in the city of York, North Yorkshire, England. The club's first team will compete
York_City_F.C.
International airport serving New York City
airport serving the New York metropolitan area. It is located on the southwestern shore of Long Island, in Queens, New York City, bordering Jamaica Bay
John F. Kennedy International Airport
John_F._Kennedy_International_Airport
Breed of cat
The York Chocolate is a rare pedigreed breed of domestic cat originating in the United States. It has a long, fluffy coat and a tapered tail. The coat
York_Chocolate
1994 live album by Nirvana
MTV Unplugged in New York is the first live album by the American rock band Nirvana, released by DGC Records on November 1, 1994, nearly seven months after
MTV_Unplugged_in_New_York
Fitness product manufacturer based in York, Pennsylvania, U.S.
York Barbell is an American-based international manufacturer of fitness equipment. Its roots date back to when Bob Hoffman, who was named "Father of World
York_Barbell
Major League Baseball franchise
The New York Mets are an American professional baseball team based in the New York City borough of Queens. The Mets compete in Major League Baseball (MLB)
New_York_Mets
Topics referred to by the same term
New York City in Wiktionary, the free dictionary. New York City is the most populous city in the United States. New York City or City of New York may
New York City (disambiguation)
New_York_City_(disambiguation)
National Football League franchise in East Rutherford, New Jersey
The New York Giants are a professional American football team based in the New York metropolitan area. The Giants compete in the National Football League
New_York_Giants
American nuclear physicist (1921–2009)
Herbert Frank York (24 November 1921 – 19 May 2009) was an American nuclear physicist of Mohawk origin. He held numerous research and administrative positions
Herbert_York
American pathologist and sports team owner (born 1949)
John C. York (born April 18, 1949) is an American retired cancer research pathologist, married to Marie Denise DeBartolo York, and former co-owner and
John_York
1942 transport aircraft family by Avro
The Avro York was a British transport aircraft developed by Avro during the Second World War. The design was derived from the Avro Lancaster heavy bomber
Avro_York
This is a complete list of episodes of the American police drama New York Undercover, which originally aired on the Fox network from September 8, 1994
List of New York Undercover episodes
List_of_New_York_Undercover_episodes
Building in Norfolk, United Kingdom
York Cottage is a house in the grounds of Sandringham House in Norfolk, England. The cottage was originally called the Bachelor's Cottage, and built as
York_Cottage
American actor (1965–2021)
Mark York (November 27, 1965 – May 19, 2021), also known as Marcus A. York, was an American actor best known for his role as Billy Merchant in NBC's The
Mark_York
American ice hockey player (born 2001)
Cameron York (born January 5, 2001) is an American professional ice hockey player who is a defenseman for the Philadelphia Flyers of the National Hockey
Cam_York
American actress, singer (born 1968)
Rachel York (born August 7, 1968) is an American actress and singer. Known for stage roles, including award-winning performances in Camelot, Hello, Dolly
Rachel_York
Style of ham originating in Yorkshire, England
York ham (French: jambon d'York, formerly often called "Yorkshire ham") is a characteristic type of ham that originated in Yorkshire, England. Like prosciutto
York_ham
District of Toronto, Ontario, Canada
formed as York Township, it encompassed the southern section of York County. It was split several times, creating East York and North York. In 1953, it
York,_Ontario
Borough in New York City and county in New York State
boroughs of New York City. Coextensive with New York County, Manhattan is the smallest county by area in the U.S. state of New York, and one of the smallest
Manhattan
Town in Maine, United States
York is a town in York County, Maine, United States, near the southern tip of the state. The population in the 2020 census was 13,723. Situated beside
York,_Maine
Topics referred to by the same term
Flag of New York may refer to: Flag of the State of New York Flags of New York City This disambiguation page lists articles associated with the title Flag
Flag_of_New_York
2009 anthology film directed by Fatih Akın and 10 others
New York, I Love You is a 2008 American romantic comedy-drama anthology film consisting of eleven short films, each by a different director. The shorts
New_York,_I_Love_You
Former provincial electoral district in Ontario, Canada
Durham—York was a provincial electoral district in northern Durham Region and York Region in Ontario, Canada, that elected members to the Legislative
Durham—York
1977 single by Liza Minnelli
New York, New York", often abbreviated to just "New York, New York", is the theme song from the Martin Scorsese musical film New York, New York (1977)
Theme_from_New_York,_New_York
American conservative newspaper
The New York Post (NY Post), founded as the New York Evening Post (originally New-York Evening Post), is an American conservative daily tabloid newspaper
New_York_Post
Mid-20th-century American writers and critics
The New York Intellectuals were a group of American writers and literary critics based in New York City in the mid-20th century. They advocated left-wing
New_York_Intellectuals
The mayor of New York City is the chief executive of the Government of New York City, as stipulated by New York City's charter. The current officeholder
List of mayors of New York City
List_of_mayors_of_New_York_City
This is a list of the New York Knicks' draft selections from the first and second rounds of the National Basketball Association (NBA) and the Basketball
New_York_Knicks_draft_history
District of Toronto, Ontario, Canada
East York is a district and former municipality within Toronto, Ontario, Canada. From 1967 to 1998, it was officially the Borough of East York, a borough
East_York
Canadian real estate company (1967–1993)
Olympia & York Developments Limited was a Canadian real estate development company that existed from 1967 to 1993. The firm built major financial office
Olympia_&_York
This is a list of hospitals in the five boroughs of New York City, sorted by hospital name, with addresses and brief descriptions of their formation and
List of hospitals in New York City
List_of_hospitals_in_New_York_City
War of 1812 battle
65250°N 79.38167°W / 43.65250; -79.38167 The Battle of York was a War of 1812 battle fought in York, Upper Canada (today's Toronto, Ontario, Canada) on April
Battle_of_York
Multi-purpose indoor arena in London, England
The York Hall, officially known as York Hall Leisure Centre, is a multi-purpose indoor arena and leisure centre in Bethnal Green, London. The building
York_Hall
Topics referred to by the same term
New York Cosmos may refer to New York Cosmos (1971–1985), a defunct North American Soccer League (1968–1984) club New York Cosmos (2013–2020), a defunct
New_York_Cosmos
Department store group in England
W. P. Brown Limited, trading as Browns of York, is a British department store chain with stores in York, Helmsley, Beverley and Gainsborough. Browns have
Browns_of_York
Cadet branch of the House of Plantagenet
The House of York was a cadet branch of the English royal House of Plantagenet. It fought with the House of Lancaster, another cadet branch of the House
House_of_York
2008 film by Charlie Kaufman
Synecdoche, New York (/sɪˈnɛkdəki/ sin-EK-də-kee) is a 2008 American postmodern psychological drama film written and directed by Charlie Kaufman in his
Synecdoche,_New_York
Upland area in North Yorkshire, England
The North York Moors is an upland area and national park in North Yorkshire, England. It contains one of the largest expanses of heather moorland in the
North_York_Moors
U.S. House district for New York
New York's 12th congressional district is a congressional district for the United States House of Representatives located in New York City. As of 2023
New York's 12th congressional district
New_York's_12th_congressional_district
Academy in York, North Yorkshire, England
York High School is a mixed secondary school in York, North Yorkshire, England. It has a comprehensive admissions policy, and in 2016 had an enrolment
York_High_School,_York
American bank holding company
New York Private Bank & Trust Corporation is a bank holding company headquartered in New York City, United States. Howard Milstein is the chairman, president
New_York_Private_Bank_&_Trust
American professional soccer club based in New York metropolitan area
The New York Red Bulls are an American professional soccer club based in the New York metropolitan area. The Red Bulls compete in Major League Soccer
New_York_Red_Bulls
Topics referred to by the same term
New York minute in Wiktionary, the free dictionary. A New York minute is a very short period of time. New York Minute may also refer to: New York Minute
New_York_Minute
Women's National Basketball Association franchise based in New York City
The New York Liberty are an American professional basketball team based in the New York City borough of Brooklyn. The Liberty compete in the Women's National
New_York_Liberty
Topics referred to by the same term
Brighton, New York may refer to: Brighton, Erie County, New York, a neighborhood in Tonawanda, New York Brighton, Franklin County, New York, a town Brighton
Brighton,_New_York
Self-propelled antiaircraft gun
The M247 Sergeant York DIVAD (Division Air Defense) was a self-propelled anti-aircraft gun (SPAAG), developed by Ford Aerospace in the late 1970s. Based
M247_Sergeant_York
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Surname or Lastname
English (Yorkshire)
English (Yorkshire) : patronymic from the Old French personal name Ive.
Surname or Lastname
English (Yorkshire)
English (Yorkshire) : habitational name from a place in West Yorkshire called Lofthouse (see Loftus).Americanized form of the Norwegian cognate Lofthus.
Surname or Lastname
English (Yorkshire)
English (Yorkshire) : habitational name from Loftus in Cleveland, Lofthouse in West Yorkshire, or Loftsome in East Yorkshire. All are named from Old Norse lopt ‘loft’, ‘upper storey’ + hús ‘house’, the last being derived from the dative plural form, húsum. Houses built with an upper storey (which was normally used for the storage of produce during the winter) were a considerable rarity among the ordinary people of the Middle Ages.Irish : English surname adopted by certain bearers of the Gaelic surname Ó Lochlainn (see Laughlin) or Ó Lachtnáin (see Lough).
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English (North Yorkshire)
English (North Yorkshire) : habitational name, apparently from Leathley in North Yorkshire, so named from Old English hlith ‘slope’ (genitive plural hleotha) + lēah ‘woodland clearing’.
Surname or Lastname
English (chiefly Yorkshire and Lancashire)
English (chiefly Yorkshire and Lancashire) : habitational name from any of several places so called, of which the largest are in Lincolnshire, Norfolk, and Suffolk. The place name is from the Old English personal name Inga + hÄm ‘homestead’. Some authorities believe the first element to be a word meaning ‘the Inguione’, from an ancient Germanic tribe known as the Inguiones.
Surname or Lastname
English (chiefly Lancashire and Yorkshire)
English (chiefly Lancashire and Yorkshire) : metonymic occupational name for a leatherworker or seller of leather goods, from Middle English lether, Old English leþer ‘leather’.
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English (mainly Nottinghamshire and South Yorkshire)
English (mainly Nottinghamshire and South Yorkshire) : variant of Langley.
Surname or Lastname
English (Durham and Yorkshire)
English (Durham and Yorkshire) : unexplained; perhaps an altered form of Lindley.
Surname or Lastname
English (chiefly Yorkshire)
English (chiefly Yorkshire) : habitational name from Laycock in West Yorkshire or possibly from Lacock in Wiltshire. Both are recorded in Domesday Book as Lacoc and seem to be named with a diminutive of Old English lacu ‘stream’.
Surname or Lastname
English (West Yorkshire)
English (West Yorkshire) : occupational name from Middle English jagger ‘carter’, ‘peddler’, an agent derivative of Middle English jag ‘pack’, ‘load’ (of unknown origin). All or most present-day bearers of this surname are probably members of a single family, which originally came from Staniland in the parish of Halifax. During the 16th century it spread through the Calder valley, and from there to other parts of England.
Surname or Lastname
English (Yorkshire)
English (Yorkshire) : of uncertain origin, probably from Middle English metecalf ‘food calf’, i.e. a calf being fattened up for eating at the end of the summer. It is thus either an occupational name for a herdsman or slaughterer, or a nickname for a sleek and plump individual, from the same word in a transferred sense. The variants in med- appear early, and suggest that the first element was associated by folk etymology with Middle English mead ‘meadow’, ‘pasture’.
Surname or Lastname
English (Yorkshire)
English (Yorkshire) : from a Norman female personal name, Legard, derived from the Germanic name Liutgard (borne by Charlemagne’s wife), composed of the elements liut ‘people’, ‘tribe’ + gard ‘enclosure’.French : metonymic occupational name for a gardener, or status name for someone who owned garden, from Old French gard ‘garden’ with the definite article le.
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English (Durham and North Yorkshire)
English (Durham and North Yorkshire) : unexplained; perhaps an altered spelling of Scottish and northern Irish Keddy.Irish : variant spelling of Keady.
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English (South Yorkshire)
English (South Yorkshire) : habitational name from Manningham near Bradford, recorded in the 13th century as Maingham.
Surname or Lastname
English (Yorkshire)
English (Yorkshire) : habitational name from Lobley Gate in West Yorkshire.
Surname or Lastname
English (chiefly Yorkshire)
English (chiefly Yorkshire) : habitational name from any of several minor places so called, mostly in West Yorkshire, Littlewood in Wooldale being a well-recorded instance. They are named with Old English l̄tel ‘small’ + wudu ‘wood’.
Surname or Lastname
English (South Yorkshire)
English (South Yorkshire) : habitational name from Maxfield in Sussex, or Maxfield Plain in North Yorkshire.
Surname or Lastname
English (West Yorkshire)
English (West Yorkshire) : variant of Latham.
Surname or Lastname
English (West Yorkshire)
English (West Yorkshire) : variant of Jagger.
Surname or Lastname
English (West Yorkshire)
English (West Yorkshire) : topographic name for someone who lived in a long valley, from Middle English long + botme, bothem ‘valley bottom’. Given the surname’s present-day distribution, Longbottom in Luddenden Foot, West Yorkshire, may be the origin, but there are also two places called Long Bottom in Hampshire, two in Wiltshire, and Longbottom Farm in Somerset and in Wiltshire.
YORK
YORK
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English
English : variant of Stenson 1.
Boy/Male
Hindu
Conqueror
Girl/Female
Muslim
Fire, 9th month of iranian calendar
Boy/Male
Muslim
Favor, Good, Goodness
Surname or Lastname
English
English : topographic name for someone who lived by a stream, a variant of Brook.
Girl/Female
Hindu
Offering obeisances
Girl/Female
British, English
Valley with Steep Sides
Boy/Male
Tamil
Charioteer of Krishna, Tree
Girl/Female
Hindu
Goddess Parvati
Girl/Female
American, Anglo, Australian, British, Christian, English
Noble Strength; Nobility; Storm
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n.
A tice.
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Specifically: (a) The seat of episcopal power; a diocese; the jurisdiction of a bishop; as, the see of New York. (b) The seat of an archibishop; a province or jurisdiction of an archibishop; as, an archiepiscopal see. (c) The seat, place, or office of the pope, or Roman pontiff; as, the papal see. (d) The pope or his court at Rome; as, to appeal to the see of Rome.
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A portion of Great Britain originally under the supervision of an earl; a territorial division, usually identical with a county, but sometimes limited to a smaller district; as, Wiltshire, Yorkshire, Richmondshire, Hallamshire.
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A dark brown or black mineral, occurring in prismatic crystals imbedded in limestone near Warwick, New York. It consists of the borate and titanate of magnesia and iron.
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Originally, a covered porch with seats, at a house door; the Dutch stoep as introduced by the Dutch into New York. Afterward, an out-of-door flight of stairs of from seven to fourteen steps, with platform and parapets, leading to an entrance door some distance above the street; the French perron. Hence, any porch, platform, entrance stairway, or small veranda, at a house door.
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One of the three jurisdictions into which the county of York, in England, is divided; -- formerly under the government of a reeve. They are called the North, the East, and the West, Riding.
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In some northern counties of England, a division, or district, answering to the hundred in other counties. Yorkshire, Lincolnshire, and Nottinghamshire are divided into wapentakes, instead of hundreds.
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The Spanish real, of the value of one eight of a dollar, or 12/ cets; -- formerly so called in New York and some other States. See Note under 2.
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Of, pertaining to, or designating, a subdivision of the Trenton Period of the Lower Silurian, characterized in the State of New York by beds of shale.
n. pl.
A tribe of Indians who formerly inhabited a part of Western New York. This tribe was the most numerous and most warlike of the Five Nations.
v. t.
The special form of ritual adopted for use in any diocese; as, the Sarum, or Canterbury, use; the Hereford use; the York use; the Roman use; etc.
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A subordinate treasury, or place of deposit; as, the United States subtreasury at New York.
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One of a breed of small dogs, which includes several distinct subbreeds, some of which, such as the Skye terrier and Yorkshire terrier, have long hair and drooping ears, while others, at the English and the black-and-tan terriers, have short, close, smooth hair and upright ears.
a.
To extend; to reach; as, the road runs from Philadelphia to New York; the memory of man runneth not to the contrary.
n. pl.
A tribe of North American Indians who occupied Western New York and part of Ohio, but were driven away and widely dispersed by the Iroquois.
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A county in the north of England.