Clovelly

/ kləˈvɛlɪ /

noun

1. a village in SW England, in Devon on the Bristol Channel: famous for its steep cobbled streets: tourism, fishing. Pop: 472 (2001)

Example Sentences

After a moment of heavy silence, the Countess of Clovelly spoke.

From Literature

“I am myself slightly acquainted with the Countess of Clovelly.”

From Literature

“Moreover they’ve picked the wrong ship. We are sailing very short of rank. There are only three unmarried Englishmen of title on the entire passenger list. Three only. I will name them for you. There is Lord Sandown, who will be the Earl of Clovelly. But he is presently only five years old.”

From Literature

“The Countess of Clovelly? Don’t be absurd, Helena. You don’t know any humans.”

From Literature

Here was undoubtedly little Lord Sandown, who would one day be the Earl of Clovelly.

From Literature