Plunket

/ ˈplʌŋkət /

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PlunketOliver, Saint16291681MIrishRELIGION: clergymanRELIGION: martyrRELIGION: saint Saint Oliver. 1629–81, Irish Roman Catholic churchman and martyr; wrongly executed as a supposed conspirator in the Popish Plot (1678). Feast day: July 11

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The Plunket group is a charity that promotes child welfare in New Zealand.

There are more than 180 Plunket playgroups throughout the country so they can be found in many communities.

Thanks particularly to the efforts of the Plunket Society, great help is available in the rearing and management of babies.

The still prevalent dulness varied by speech from Plunket; witched the House by music of stately though simple eloquence.

I have just heard that Plunket has returned, and is desirous to see me.

Plunket's appointment has actually been recommended from Ireland.

You must not wonder that Plunket did not stop to visit you in his way.

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