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noun

John of Lancaster, Duke of, 1389–1435, English regent of France.

a city in N Texas.

a city in NE Ohio, near Cleveland.

a city in S Indiana.

a city in NE Massachusetts.

former name of North Bedfordshire.

Bedfordshire.

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Bedford¹ (ˈbɛdfəd)

—n
1.	a town in SE central England, in Bedfordshire, on the River Ouse; administrative centre of Bedford unitary authority. Pop: 82 488 (2001)
2.	a unitary authority of SE central England. Pop: 154 900 (2007 est). Area: 480 sq km (185 sq miles)
3.	short for Bedfordshire

Bedford² (ˈbɛdfəd)

—n
1.	David. born 1937, British composer, influenced by rock music
2.	Duke of, title of John of Lancaster. 1389--1435, son of Henry IV of England: protector of England and regent of France (1422--35)

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