Orford

Proper noun

Meaning

A habitational surname from Old English.

A town in Grafton County, New Hampshire, United States.

A suburb of Warrington, Cheshire, England (OS grid ref SJ609902).

A village and civil parish in East Suffolk district, Suffolk, England (OS grid ref TM422499).

Phrases with the word

Examples

Horace's elder brother, the 2nd Earl of Orford (c.1701–1751), passed the title on to his son, the 3rd Earl of Orford (1730–1791). Source: Internet

However, it performed well on the return trip: both the captain and the sailing master of the Orford praised the design. Source: Internet

In 1736, Harrison sailed to Lisbon on HMS Centurion under the command of Captain George Proctor and returned on HMS Orford after Proctor died at Lisbon on 4 October 1736. Source: Internet

The second Lady Orford died of a miscarriage on 4 June 1739. Source: Internet

Though no longer a member of the Cabinet, Lord Orford continued to maintain personal influence with George II and was often dubbed the "Minister behind the Curtain" for this advice and influence. Source: Internet

When the 3rd Earl died unmarried, Horace Walpole became the 4th Earl of Orford, and the title died with him in 1797. Source: Internet

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