Associations to the word «Mortimer»

Wiktionary

MORTIMER, proper noun. A British surname​.
MORTIMER, proper noun. A male given name transferred from the surname.

Dictionary definition

MORTIMER, noun. English nobleman who deposed Edward II and was executed by Edward III (1287-1330).

Wise words

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