demesne
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The Protestant organisation holds its main Belfast demonstration, which commemorates King William III's 1690 Battle of the Boyne victory over Catholic King James II, at Barnett's Demesne, five miles away from Ardoyne.
From BBC • Jul. 10, 2012
Whereupon, the 2nd Baron Cloncurry redirected his energy toward the embellishment of Lyons Demesne and embarked on a wild art-buying spree in Italy.
From New York Times • Jul. 22, 2011
Christie’s made the most of the Lyons Demesne motif — house sales traditionally gave furniture and other objects a halo that substantially enhanced their commercial value.
From New York Times • Jul. 22, 2011
This early bloom was spotted at Downhill Demesne in Northern Ireland.
From BBC • Apr. 8, 2011
When he did go, however, Mrs. Headway was at home and he was scarce surprised to find Sir Arthur Demesne in her sitting-room.
From Lady Barbarina The Siege of London, An International Episode and Other Tales by James, Henry
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