Leicester

[ les-ter ]

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noun

1st Earl of. Robert Dudley.
a city in Leicestershire in central England.
Leicestershire.
one of an English breed of large sheep, noted for its coarse, long wool and large yield of mutton.

Leicester

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noun

a city in central England, in Leicester unitary authority, on the River Soar: administrative centre of Leicestershire: Roman remains and a ruined Norman castle; two universities (1957, 1992); light engineering, hosiery, and footwear industries. Pop: 283 900 (2003 est)
a unitary authority in central England, in Leicestershire. Pop: 330 574 (2001). Area: 73 sq km (28 sq miles)
short for Leicestershire
a breed of sheep with long wool, originally from Leicestershire
a fairly mild dark orange whole-milk cheese, similar to Cheddar

Leicester

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noun

Leicester, Earl of?15321588MEnglishMISC: courtierMILITARY: soldier Earl of. title of Robert Dudley. ?1532–88, English courtier; favourite of Elizabeth I. He led an unsuccessful expedition to the Netherlands (1585–87)

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While the first title win of Schmeichel's career couldn't have been more unforeseeable in his Leicester days, the second couldn't have been more expected.

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They are in better shape than fellow relegated sides Southampton and Leicester - financially and in terms of strategy and togetherness.

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The former Liverpool manager claimed every domestic prize he competed for during his first stint in Scotland before his controversial move to Leicester City.

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Scotland flanker Evie Gallagher was a constant threat at the breakdown in Leicester to record three turnovers, finding particular success in the second half to slow down England's ball.

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They visit Leicester next in two weeks' time, while Saracens host bottom side Newcastle Falcons.

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Leibowitz Leicestershire

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