lancaster

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lancaster

The Lancaster family's red rose emblem is displayed on a historical tapestry.

Definition
  1. Proper noun:
    • A royal house of England: The House of Lancaster was a branch of the English royal House of Plantagenet, which reigned from 1399 to 1461. Its emblem was a red rose.
    • A city in England: Lancaster is a city and the county town of Lancashire, located in northwestern England.
Examples of Usage

  • Proper noun (Royal House):

    • Henry IV was the first king of the House of Lancaster.
    • The Wars of the Roses were fought between the houses of Lancaster and York.

  • Proper noun (City):

    • Lancaster University is a well-known institution.
    • We visited Lancaster Castle during our trip to the north of England.
Advanced Usage
  • "Lancastrian" (adjective/noun): Pertaining to the House of Lancaster or the city of Lancaster; a supporter of the House of Lancaster.
    • He studied the Lancastrian period of English history.
    • The Lancastrians were defeated at the Battle of Towton.
Variants and Related Words
  • Lancastrian (adj., n.): Of or relating to Lancaster or its royal house; a person from Lancaster or a supporter of its royal house.
  • Lancashire (n.): The historic county in which the city of Lancaster is located.
Synonyms
  • Royal House: (No direct synonyms; it is a specific proper noun. Can be described as a "dynasty" or "royal line".)
  • City: (No direct synonyms; it is a specific place name. Can be described as a "municipality" or "settlement".)
Related Phrases

  • Red Rose of Lancaster: The heraldic emblem of the House of Lancaster.

    • The Red Rose of Lancaster is a famous symbol in English history.

  • Duchy of Lancaster: A private estate of the British sovereign, historically linked to the dukedom created for the House of Lancaster.

    • The Duchy of Lancaster provides income to the monarch.
Related Idioms
  • (To be) a Lancastrian: To be from or a supporter of Lancaster (either the place or the historical faction).
    • In the historical reenactment, he proudly declared himself a Lancastrian.
lancaster

The Lancaster family's red rose emblem is displayed on a historical tapestry.

Noun
  1. the English royal house that reigned from 1399 to 1461; its emblem was a red rose
  2. a city in northwestern England

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