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Ponsonby

Proper noun

Meaning

A habitational surname.

A suburb of Auckland, New Zealand.

A hamlet and civil parish in Copeland borough, Cumbria, England (OS grid ref NY0505).

Former name of Boileau, Quebec, Canada.

A rural community in Centre Wellington, Ontario, Canada.

Source: en.wiktionary.org

Examples

Butler and Ponsonby eloped in 1778, to the relief of Ponsonby's family (concerned about their reputation had she run away with a man) Faderman, p. 75. to live together in Wales for 51 years and be thought of as eccentrics. Source: Internet

Eleanor Butler and Sarah Ponsonby had a relationship that was hailed as devoted and virtuous, after eloping and living 51 years together in Wales. Source: Internet

Ponsonby himself is killed. Source: Internet

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