Monck

 [muhngk]  

Monck

   [muhngk]
noun
1.
Sir Charles Stanley, (4th Viscount Monck, 1st Baron Monck), 1819–94, British colonial administrator, born in Ireland: governor general of Canada 1861–68.
2.
Also, Monk. George, (1st Duke of Albermarle and Earl of Torrington), 1608–70, English general.
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Monck (mʌŋk)
 
—n
George. 1st Duke of Albemarle. 1608--70, English general. In the Civil War he was a Royalist until captured (1644) and persuaded to support the Commonwealth. After Cromwell's death he was instrumental in the restoration of Charles II (1660)

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