Wellington (n.)

  1. British general and statesman; he defeated Napoleon at Waterloo; subsequently served as Prime Minister (1769-1852)

    [ Syn: wellington , duke of wellington , first duke of wellington , arthur wellesley , iron duke ]

  2. the capital of New Zealand

    [ Syn: wellington , capital of new zealand ]

  3. (19th century) a mans high tasseled boot

    [ Syn: hessian boot , hessian , jackboot , wellington , wellington boot ]

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