2. The English royal house that reigned from 1399 to 1461;
its symbol was a red rose; called also the {House of
Lancaster}. [WordNet sense 2]
Syn: Lancastrian line. [WordNet 1.5]
The Collaborative International Dictionary of English. 2000.
House of Lancaster — The House of Lancaster was a branch of the English royal House of Plantagenet. It was one of the opposing factions involved in the Wars of the Roses, an intermittent civil war which affected England and Wales during the 15th century. Lancaster… … Wikipedia
House of Lancaster — noun the English royal house that reigned from 1399 to 1461; its emblem was a red rose • Syn: ↑Lancaster, ↑Lancastrian line • Derivationally related forms: ↑Lancastrian (for: ↑Lancaster) • Hypernyms: ↑ … Useful english dictionary
(the) House of Lancaster — the House of Lancaster [the House of Lancaster] the English royal house (= family) descended from ↑John of Gaunt, Duke of Lancaster, which ruled England … Useful english dictionary
the House of Lancaster — ➡ Lancaster (III) * * * … Universalium
Lancaster — Lancaster, usually derived from the city of Lancaster in England, can refer to: Geographic locations Australia*Lancaster, VictoriaCanada*Lancaster, New Brunswick *Lancaster, Ontario *Lancaster Sound, in Nunavut England *Lancaster, Lancashire, a… … Wikipedia
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Lancaster Herald — of Arms in Ordinary is an English officer of arms at the College of Arms in London. The title of Lancaster Herald first occurs in 1347 at Calais, and to begin with this officer was a servant to the noble house of Lancaster. As a retainer of John… … Wikipedia
Lancaster — prop. n. 1. A city in Northwest England on the river Lune. [WordNet sense 1] [WordNet 1.5] 2. The English royal house that reigned from 1399 to 1461; its symbol was a red rose; called also the {House of Lancaster}. [WordNet sense 2] Syn:… … The Collaborative International Dictionary of English
Lancaster Steiner School — is a school in Lancaster, England, based on the principles of Waldorf education established by Rudolf Steiner. There is currently one Rainbow Toddlers group which meets at the Friends Meeting House in Lancaster. There is a kindergarten and a… … Wikipedia
Lancaster, Pennsylvania — This article is about the city. For the county, see Lancaster County, Pennsylvania. For the neighboring township, see Lancaster Township, Lancaster County, Pennsylvania. Lancaster City City of Lancaster … Wikipedia
