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Gilbert, Sir Humphrey

Pronunciation: /ˈgɪlbət/

Definition of Gilbert, Sir Humphrey
  • (circa 1539–83), English explorer. He claimed Newfoundland for Elizabeth I in 1583, but was lost when his ship foundered in a storm on the way home.

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Definition of Gilbert, Sir Humphrey in the US English dictionary