Glendower

[ glen-dou-er, glen-dou-er ]

noun

1. Owen, 1359?–1416?, Welsh rebel against Henry IV of England.

Glendower

/ ɡlɛnˈdaʊə /

noun

1. GlendowerOwen?1350?1416MWelshPOLITICS: chieftain Owen, Welsh name Owain Glyndŵr. ?1350–?1416, Welsh chieftain, who led a revolt against Henry IV's rule in Wales (1400–15)

Example Sentences

I am reminded of Glendower’s boast as President Biden and the Democrats gleefully boast they can reduce inflation, save the planet, smooth the waters, reduce drug prices and make heaven on Earth by spending yet more billions.

From Washington Post

Can Democrats call spirits from the vasty deep any more than Glendower could?

From Washington Post

After World War Two, Prince Philip was stationed at the Butlins camp in Pwllheli which was then known as naval camp HMS Glendower.

From BBC

Here in Oregon, where a number of counties have declared emergencies, the Glendower Fire in the state’s south grew through Wednesday and raced through the small cities of Talent and Phoenix, causing what witnesses described as major damage along the way.

From Washington Post

In southern Oregon, the Glendower Fire started early Tuesday in Ashland, a college town about 15 miles southeast of Medford that each year holds an acclaimed Shakespeare festival.

From Washington Post