CINQUE PORTS


Meaning of CINQUE PORTS in English

transcription, транскрипция: [ ˈsiŋk ]

geographical name

group of seaport towns SE England on coast of Kent & Sussex, originally five (Dover, Sandwich, Romney, Hastings, & Hythe) to which were later added Winchelsea, Rye, & other minor places, granted special privileges (abolished in 19th century) in return for services in coast defense

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