BECKET
\bˈɛkɪt], \bˈɛkɪt], \b_ˈɛ_k_ɪ_t]\
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archbishop of Canterbury from 1162 to 1170; murdered following his opposition to Henry II concerning Henry's attempts to control the clergy (1118-1170)
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(Roman Catholic Church) archbishop of Canterbury from 1162 to 1170; murdered following his opposition to Henry II concerning Henry's attempts to control the clergy (1118-1170)
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A spade for digging turf.
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A small grommet, or a ring or loop of rope metal for holding things in position, as spars, ropes, etc.; also a bracket, a pocket, or a handle made of rope.
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A spade for digging turf.
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A small grommet, or a ring or loop of rope metal for holding things in position, as spars, ropes, etc.; also a bracket, a pocket, or a handle made of rope.
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