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Essex
[ es-iks ]
noun
- 2nd Earl of. Devereux, Robert.
- a county in SE England. 1,418 sq. mi. (3,670 sq. km).
- a town in N Maryland, near Baltimore.
- a town in W Vermont.
Essex
1/ ˈɛɪ /
noun
- a county of SE England, on the North Sea and the Thames estuary; the geographical and ceremonial county includes Thurrock and Southend-on-Sea, which became independent unitary authorities in 1998. Administrative centre: Chelmsford. Pop (excluding unitary authorities): 1 324 100 (2003 est). Area (excluding unitary authorities): 3446 sq km (1310 sq miles)
- an Anglo-Saxon kingdom that in the early 7th century ad comprised the modern county of Essex and much of Hertfordshire and Surrey. By the late 8th century, Essex had become a dependency of the kingdom of Mercia
Essex
2/ ˈɛɪ /
noun
- Essex, 2nd Earl of?15661601MEnglishMILITARY: soldierMISC: courtier 2nd Earl of, title of Robert Devereux. ?1566–1601, English soldier and favourite of Queen Elizabeth I; executed for treason
Example Sentences
Tom Simons, a former chief superintendent, was dismissed by Essex Police after a disciplinary hearing found he abused his position for a sexual purpose with a colleague.
A team of scientists, led by a University of Essex academic, recorded the footage in March during a 35-day quest to find new marine life.
The same Chinese company has an even larger stake - 66.5% - in the proposed Bradwell B nuclear site in Essex, according to the project website.
Dr Hart, 38, was jailed in January after causing damage to 16 fuel pumps at Thurrock Motorway Services, in Grays, Essex.
Hedingham & Chambers buses, that operates in a small part of Suffolk as well as Essex and is due to rebrand later this year, has also brought in new fares.
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