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stanhope

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stan·​hope | \ ˈsta-nəp How to pronounce stanhope (audio) \

Definition of stanhope

: a gig, buggy, or phaeton typically having a high seat and closed back

Examples of stanhope in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web

 Stanhope next week: Doug Stanhope headlines the Cleveland Improv also on Thursday, June 29. — Michael K. Mcintyre, cleveland.com, "Hilarities hosts Ronald McDonald House fundraiser June 29, plus this week's comedy lineups," 22 June 2017

First Known Use of stanhope

1821, in the meaning defined above

History and Etymology for stanhope

Fitzroy Stanhope †1864 British clergyman

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