Leeds
[leedz] /lidz/
noun
1.
a city in West Yorkshire, in N England.
/liːdz/
noun
1.
a city in N England, in Leeds unitary authority, West Yorkshire on the River Aire: linked with Liverpool and Goole by canals; a former centre of the clothing industry; two universities (1904, 1992). Pop: 443 247 (2001)
2.
a unitary authority in N England, in West Yorkshire. Pop: 715 200 (2003 est). Area: 562 sq km (217 sq miles)
/liːdz/
noun
1.
1st Duke of. See (1st Earl of) Danby
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