wavell (HyperDic hyper-dictionary)

English > 1 sense of the word *Wavell*:
NOUN	person	Wavell, Archibald Percival Wavell, First Earl Wavell	British field marshal in North Africa in World War II

English > *Wavell*: 1 sense > noun 1, person
Meaning	British field marshal in North Africa in World War II; he defeated the Italians before being defeated by the Germans (1883-1950).
Synonyms	Archibald Percival Wavell, First Earl Wavell
Instance of	field marshal	An officer holding the highest rank in the army
Instance of	general, full general	A general officer of the highest rank
Spanish	Archibald Percival Wavell

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