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Hastings

[ hey-stingz ]

noun

  1. Thomas, 1860–1929, U.S. architect.
  2. Warren, 1732–1818, British statesman: first governor general of India 1773–85.
  3. a seaport in E Sussex, in SE England: William the Conqueror defeated the Saxons near here on Senlac Hill 1066.
  4. a city in S Nebraska.
  5. a town in SE Minnesota.


Hastings

1

/ ˈheɪstɪŋz /

noun

  1. a port in SE England, in East Sussex on the English Channel: near the site of the Battle of Hastings (1066), in which William the Conqueror defeated King Harold; chief of the Cinque Ports. Pop: 85 828 (2001)
  2. a town in New Zealand, on E North Island: centre of a rich agricultural and fruit-growing region. Pop: 71 100 (2004 est)


Hastings

2

/ ˈheɪstɪŋz /

noun

  1. HastingsGavin1962MScottishSPORT AND GAMES: rugby union player Gavin. born 1962, Scottish Rugby Union footballer; played for Scotland (1986–95), scoring 667 points in 61 games
  2. HastingsWarren17321818MBritishPOLITICS: colonial administrator Warren. 1732–1818, British administrator in India; governor general of Bengal (1773–85). He implemented important reforms but was impeached by parliament (1788) on charges of corruption; acquitted in 1795

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Hastings Automotive Hastings Automotive Inc. (known as Hastings Ford) and Hastings Chrysler Center are Minnesota car dealerships.

That character is called, helpfully, Michael Hastings, and he is in his early-to-mid 20s.

Hastings was killed in a fiery late-night car crash in Los Angeles in June.

Most people I knew in the military believed Hastings to be a raging liberal who hated the military.

In part I was motivated to take the risk of publishing my experiences because of the courage I saw in Michael Hastings.

Legends referring to the battle of Hastings (October 14, 1066) are incorporated in this and the following narrative.

Hastings found that a French agent was intriguing with them, and took prompt measures against them.

By this treaty, which Macartney made against the commands of Hastings, both parties surrendered their conquests.

Hastings fought a duel with him in 1779 and wounded him; he returned to England, and Hastings gained a majority in the council.

Thurlow, who was annoyed by Pitt's assent to the impeachment of Hastings, strongly objected to Arden's appointment.

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