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Clough

[ kluhf ]

Phonetic (Standard)IPA

noun

clough

/ klʌf /

Clough

/ klʌf /

CloughArthur Hugh18191861MBritishWRITING: poet Arthur Hugh. 1819–61, British poet, author of Amours de Voyage (1858) and Dipsychus (1865)
CloughBrian19352004MEnglishSPORT AND GAMES: footballerSPORT AND GAMES: football manager Brian. 1935–2004, English footballer and manager

Origin of Clough¹

Old English clōh

Among these was the famous "Governor" Clough, citizen deputy and open shop mill owner.

All through Dr. Clough's missionary career there was one verse in particular that carried him far.

God's Word gave courage to Clough; it enabled him to give courage to others; and it will give courage to you.

In the accompanying letter Mrs. Clough quoted my favorite verse to me.

Howden Clough was a big house standing in its own grounds, some two miles from the town of Brunford.

April 19, 2024tortuous

[tawr-choo-uhs ]

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