Monck

[ muhngk ]

noun

1. Sir Charles Stanley, 4th Viscount Monck, 1st Baron Monck, 1819–94, British colonial administrator, born in Ireland: governor general of Canada 1861–68.
2. Also George, 1st Duke of Albermarle and Earl of Torrington, 1608–70, English general.

Monck

/ mʌŋk /

noun

1. MonckGeorge, 1st Duke of Albemarle16081670MEnglishMILITARY: generalPOLITICS: statesman George. 1st Duke of Albemarle. 1608–70, English general. In the Civil War he was a Royalist until captured (1644) and persuaded to support the Commonwealth. After Cromwell's death he was instrumental in the restoration of Charles II (1660)

Example Sentences

Baird was born in Summerville, South Carolina, and grew up nearby in Monck’s Corner, Mary Baird said.

From Washington Times

Charlie Monck: If you assault an official, you are banned for life.

From BBC

“The change in location reflects the Forum’s priority of safeguarding the health and safety of participants and the host community,” managing director Adrian Monck said.

From Seattle Times

“The change in location reflects the Forum’s priority of safeguarding the health and safety of participants and the host community,” managing director Adrian Monck said.

From Washington Times

Andrew Monck from Sydney, Australia, flew to the UK and has moved to Torquay, Devon, to live with Rosanna Wilson.

From BBC