Glamorgan
Americannoun
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Also called Glamorganshire. a historic county in southeastern Wales.
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Vale of Glamorgan, a county in southeastern Wales. 129 sq. mi. (335 sq. km).
noun
Etymology
Origin of Glamorgan
From Welsh; literally “country of Morgan,” equivalent to gwlad “country” + Morgan (Hen ab Owain) “Morgan (the Old, Son of Owain”), king of Morgannwg (died 975)
Example Sentences
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Builder Erickson, from Dinas Powys, Vale of Glamorgan, described Beckham as a "good guitarist, good singer" and said the band's performance had been enjoyed by the crowd of up to 80 people of varying ages.
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The 35-year-old from the Vale of Glamorgan said the previous bride paid £3,300 for the dress, and she was selling it for a third of the price at her boutique Bridal Reloved Cardiff, which she opened after being inspired by her own wedding dress search.
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It could decide to investigate on their behalf and force member states to take action - notable examples involving Wales included addressing emissions of harmful pollutants from Aberthaw coal-fired power station in the Vale of Glamorgan.
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Central Glamorgan Rugby Union, the Welsh district that have been the drivers behind the EGM, have previously stated they are not trying to reverse the governance changes from three years ago.
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He still sees him now and Gibbs occasionally pops into the pub that Henson owns in the Vale of Glamorgan.
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