essex, 2nd earl of
ɪks noun
1.
2nd Earl of, Devereux, Robert.
2.
a county in SE England. 1418 sq. mi. (3670 sq. km).
3.
a town in N Maryland, near Baltimore.
4.
a town in W Vermont.
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Essex1 (ˈɛsɪks) ![[Click for IPA pronunciation guide]](http://static.sfdict.com/dictstatic/g/d/dictionary_questionbutton_default.gif) | |
| —n | |
| 1. | a county of SE England, on the North Sea and the Thames estuary; the geographical and ceremonial county includes Thurrock and Southend-on-Sea, which became independent unitary authorities in 1998. Administrative centre: Chelmsford. Pop (excluding unitary authorities): 1 324 100 (2003 est). Area (excluding unitary authorities): 3446 sq km (1310 sq miles) |
| 2. | an Anglo-Saxon kingdom that in the early 7th century |
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| Essex2 (ˈɛsɪks) | |
| —n | |
| 2nd Earl of, title of Robert Devereux. ?1566--1601, English soldier and favourite of Queen Elizabeth I; executed for treason | |
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