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South Downs

noun

  1. a range of low hills, from Hampshire to East Sussex, in S England.


South Downs

plural noun

  1. a range of low hills in S England, extending from E Hampshire to East Sussex: proposed (since 1999) as a national park


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I came quite close to the South Downs near Lewes, and all the lights were out in the houses, and the people gone to bed.

For, in truth, it is the effect of a mirage, a phenomenon aught but rare in the region of the South Downs.

Another means of dispersal is not so obvious on the South Downs.

In rambling by this little river the tourist will make acquaintance with the South Downs free and unadulterated.

And to begin with, I found myself crossing one of those gaps in the South Downs, each of which is held by a castle.

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