Masham

/ ˈmæsəm /

noun

a crossbreed of large sheep having a black and white face and a long curly fleece: kept for lamb production

Origin of Masham¹

C20: named after Masham, town in N Yorkshire

She had secret nocturnal meetings in the palace with both Harley and Mrs. Masham, to the chagrin of the ministers.

But Mrs. Masham had supplanted her; and Harley, through the influence of the new favorite, ruled at court.

She died without signing her will, by which omission Mrs. Masham was deprived of her legacy.

Hill, strong in the influence of Mrs. Masham, reaped new honors and offices.

I had hoped for the pleasure of taking you down to supper, Mrs. Masham!

April 19, 2024tortuous

[tawr-choo-uhs ]

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