HyperDic: first_earl_wavell

English > 1 sense of the expression First Earl Wavell:
NOUNperson First Earl Wavell, Wavell, Archibald Percival WavellBritish field marshal in North Africa in World War II
English > First Earl Wavell: 1 sense > noun 1, person
MeaningBritish field marshal in North Africa in World War II; he defeated the Italians before being defeated by the Germans (1883-1950).
SynonymsWavell, Archibald Percival Wavell
Instance offield marshalAn officer holding the highest rank in the army
general, full generalA general officer of the highest rank
SpanishArchibald Percival Wavell

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