HyperDic: warwick

English > 1 sense of the word Warwick:
NOUNperson Warwick, Earl of Warwick, Richard Neville, KingmakerEnglish statesman
Warwick > pronunciation
Soundswao'rwihk
Rhymesacademic ... Zurich: 733 rhymes with ihk...
English > Warwick: 1 sense > noun 1, person
MeaningEnglish statesman; during the War of the Roses he fought first for the house of York and secured the throne for Edward IV and then changed sides to fight for the house of Lancaster and secured the throne for Henry VI (1428-1471).
SynonymsEarl of Warwick, Richard Neville, Kingmaker
Instance ofstatesman, solon, national leaderA man who is a respected leader in national or international affairs

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