lancaster

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Synonyms: ancaster, hanaster, satcaster, doncaster, canaster, lankester, linecaster, lanchester, tadcaster, lamaster, muncaster

Antonyms: ancaster, hanaster, satcaster, doncaster, canaster, lankester, linecaster, lanchester, tadcaster, lamaster, muncaster

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Proper noun

1. {{surname|en|[[habitational]]|from=Old English}}.
2. The [[w:House of Lancaster|House of Lancaster]], a [[dynasty]] of English kings and one of the opposing [[faction]]s involved in the 15th century [[w:Wars of the Roses|Wars of the Roses]]. The name comes from the fact that its members were descended from [[w:John of Gaunt|John of Gaunt]], 1st Duke of Lancaster; their symbol was a red rose.
3. A [[royal]] [[duchy]], historically in Lancashire but now comprising an expansive real estate portfolio, held by the monarch of the United Kingdom.
4. The {{w|City of Lancaster}}, {{place|en|a <<city>> and <<local government district with borough status>> (and city status) in <<co/Lancashire>> in North West <<cc/England>>}}. Its main settlement is Lancaster, from which it obtained its city status. {{q|[[OS]] grid ref SD4761}}.
5. {{place|en|locality|in the|shire:Pref/Campaspe|and|city:Pref/Greater Shepparton|s/Victoria|c/Australia}}.
6. Several places in [[Canada]]:
7. {{place|en|Several places in the <<c/USA>>}}:
8. {{lb|en|aircraft}} A type of four-engined [[British]] [[bomber]] [[aircraft]] built by [[w:Avro|Avro]] during World War 2.

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