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Grenville, George

Syllabification: (Gren·ville, George)
Pronunciation: /ˈgrenvəl/
Definition of Grenville, George
  • (1712–70), British statesman; prime minister 1763–65. The Stamp Act (1765), which aroused great opposition in the North American colonies, was passed during his term of office.

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