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Notes and Queries, Number 49, October 5, 1850
Notes and Queries, Number 49, October 5, 1850

Chapter II · Chapter 2

Chapter 2 of Notes and Queries, Number 49, October 5, 1850 is here in full — 385 sentences across 77 reading sections, with audio for every sentence and word.

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_Coronet._--In Newbold Church, in the county of Warwick, is a monument to the memory of Thomas Boughton of Lawford, and Elizabeth his wife, representing him in a suit of armour, with sword and spurs, _a coronet on his head_, and a bear at his feet, chained and muzzled.
Query.--Can any of your readers give an accurate description of this coronet?
Or can any of them mention instances of the monuments of esquires having similar coronets?
The date of his death is not given: his wife died in the year 1454.
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Archivist
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A keeper or guardian of historical records and memories.

Notes and Queries, Number 49, October 5, 1850

Chapter II · Chapter 2

Chapter 2 of Notes and Queries, Number 49, October 5, 1850 is here in full — 385 sentences across 77 reading sections, with audio for every sentence and word.

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_Coronet._--In Newbold Church, in the county of Warwick, is a monument to the memory of Thomas Boughton of Lawford, and Elizabeth his wife, representing him in a suit of armour, with sword and spurs, _a coronet on his head_, and a bear at his feet, chained and muzzled.
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Query.--Can any of your readers give an accurate description of this coronet?
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Or can any of them mention instances of the monuments of esquires having similar coronets?
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The date of his death is not given: his wife died in the year 1454.
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accurate adjective US /ˈækjərət/

conforming exactly or almost exactly to fact or to a standard or performing with total accuracy

From this reading “Query.--Can any of your readers give an accurate description of this coronet?”

chained adjective US /tʃeɪnd/

bound with chains

From this reading “_Coronet._--In Newbold Church, in the county of Warwick, is a monument to the memory of Thomas Boughton of Lawford, and Elizabeth his wife, representing him in a suit of armour, with sword and spurs, _a coronet on his head_, and a bear at his feet, chained and muzzled.”

coronet noun US /ˈkɔːrəˈnet/

a small crown; usually indicates a high rank but below that of sovereign

From this reading “_Coronet._--In Newbold Church, in the county of Warwick, is a monument to the memory of Thomas Boughton of Lawford, and Elizabeth his wife, representing him in a suit of armour, with sword and spurs, _a coronet on his head_, and a bear at his feet, chained and muzzled.”

coronets noun US /ˈkɔːrəˈnets/

plural of “coronet” — a small crown; usually indicates a high rank but below that of sovereign

From this reading “Or can any of them mention instances of the monuments of esquires having similar coronets?”

monuments noun US /ˈmɑːnjəmənts/

plural of “monument” — a structure erected to commemorate persons or events

From this reading “Or can any of them mention instances of the monuments of esquires having similar coronets?”

muzzled verb US /ˈmʌzəld/

past form of “muzzle” — fit with a muzzle

From this reading “_Coronet._--In Newbold Church, in the county of Warwick, is a monument to the memory of Thomas Boughton of Lawford, and Elizabeth his wife, representing him in a suit of armour, with sword and spurs, _a coronet on his head_, and a bear at his feet, chained and muzzled.”

Query noun US /ˈkwiːri/

an instance of questioning

From this reading “Query.--Can any of your readers give an accurate description of this coronet?”

Warwick noun US /ˈwɔːrwɪk/

English statesman; during the War of the Roses he fought first for the house of York and secured the throne for Edward IV and then changed sides to fight for the house of Lancaster and secured the throne for Henry VI (1428-1471)

From this reading “_Coronet._--In Newbold Church, in the county of Warwick, is a monument to the memory of Thomas Boughton of Lawford, and Elizabeth his wife, representing him in a suit of armour, with sword and spurs, _a coronet on his head_, and a bear at his feet, chained and muzzled.”

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1454

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From this reading The date of his death is not given: his wife died in the year 1454.

adeterminerUS /ə/

used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one

From this reading _Coronet._--In Newbold Church, in the county of Warwick, is a monument to the memory of Thomas Boughton of Lawford, and Elizabeth his wife, representing him in a suit of armour, with sword and spurs, _a coronet on his head_, and a bear at his feet, chained and muzzled.

accurateadjectiveUS /ˈækjərət/

conforming exactly or almost exactly to fact or to a standard or performing with total accuracy

From this reading Query.--Can any of your readers give an accurate description of this coronet?

andeterminerUS /æn/

the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound

From this reading Query.--Can any of your readers give an accurate description of this coronet?

andconjunctionUS /ənd/

used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together

From this reading _Coronet._--In Newbold Church, in the county of Warwick, is a monument to the memory of Thomas Boughton of Lawford, and Elizabeth his wife, representing him in a suit of armour, with sword and spurs, _a coronet on his head_, and a bear at his feet, chained and muzzled.

anyadjectiveUS /ˈeni/

one or some or every or all without specification

From this reading Query.--Can any of your readers give an accurate description of this coronet?

armournounUS /ˈɑːrmər/

a military unit consisting of armored fighting vehicles

From this reading _Coronet._--In Newbold Church, in the county of Warwick, is a monument to the memory of Thomas Boughton of Lawford, and Elizabeth his wife, representing him in a suit of armour, with sword and spurs, _a coronet on his head_, and a bear at his feet, chained and muzzled.

atprepositionUS /æt/

in or near a particular place or position

From this reading _Coronet._--In Newbold Church, in the county of Warwick, is a monument to the memory of Thomas Boughton of Lawford, and Elizabeth his wife, representing him in a suit of armour, with sword and spurs, _a coronet on his head_, and a bear at his feet, chained and muzzled.

bearverbUS /ber/

have

From this reading _Coronet._--In Newbold Church, in the county of Warwick, is a monument to the memory of Thomas Boughton of Lawford, and Elizabeth his wife, representing him in a suit of armour, with sword and spurs, _a coronet on his head_, and a bear at his feet, chained and muzzled.

Boughton

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From this reading _Coronet._--In Newbold Church, in the county of Warwick, is a monument to the memory of Thomas Boughton of Lawford, and Elizabeth his wife, representing him in a suit of armour, with sword and spurs, _a coronet on his head_, and a bear at his feet, chained and muzzled.

Canmodal verbUS /kæn/

to be able to, or to be allowed to

From this reading Query.--Can any of your readers give an accurate description of this coronet?

chainedadjectiveUS /tʃeɪnd/

bound with chains

From this reading _Coronet._--In Newbold Church, in the county of Warwick, is a monument to the memory of Thomas Boughton of Lawford, and Elizabeth his wife, representing him in a suit of armour, with sword and spurs, _a coronet on his head_, and a bear at his feet, chained and muzzled.

ChurchnounUS /tʃɜːrtʃ/

one of the groups of Christians who have their own beliefs and forms of worship

From this reading _Coronet._--In Newbold Church, in the county of Warwick, is a monument to the memory of Thomas Boughton of Lawford, and Elizabeth his wife, representing him in a suit of armour, with sword and spurs, _a coronet on his head_, and a bear at his feet, chained and muzzled.

CoronetnounUS /ˈkɔːrəˈnet/

a small crown; usually indicates a high rank but below that of sovereign

From this reading _Coronet._--In Newbold Church, in the county of Warwick, is a monument to the memory of Thomas Boughton of Lawford, and Elizabeth his wife, representing him in a suit of armour, with sword and spurs, _a coronet on his head_, and a bear at his feet, chained and muzzled.

coronetsnounUS /ˈkɔːrəˈnets/

plural of “coronet” — a small crown; usually indicates a high rank but below that of sovereign

From this reading Or can any of them mention instances of the monuments of esquires having similar coronets?

countynounUS /ˈkaʊnti/

(United Kingdom) a region created by territorial division for the purpose of local government

From this reading _Coronet._--In Newbold Church, in the county of Warwick, is a monument to the memory of Thomas Boughton of Lawford, and Elizabeth his wife, representing him in a suit of armour, with sword and spurs, _a coronet on his head_, and a bear at his feet, chained and muzzled.

datenounUS /deɪt/

the specified day of the month

From this reading The date of his death is not given: his wife died in the year 1454.

deathnounUS /deθ/

the event of dying or departure from life

From this reading The date of his death is not given: his wife died in the year 1454.

descriptionnounUS /dɪˈskrɪpʃən/

a statement that represents something in words

From this reading Query.--Can any of your readers give an accurate description of this coronet?

diedverbUS /daɪd/

past form of “die” — pass from physical life and lose all bodily attributes and functions necessary to sustain life

From this reading The date of his death is not given: his wife died in the year 1454.

ElizabethnounUS /ɪˈlɪzəbəθ/

daughter of George VI who became the Queen of England and Northern Ireland in 1952 on the death of her father (1926-)

From this reading _Coronet._--In Newbold Church, in the county of Warwick, is a monument to the memory of Thomas Boughton of Lawford, and Elizabeth his wife, representing him in a suit of armour, with sword and spurs, _a coronet on his head_, and a bear at his feet, chained and muzzled.

esquires

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From this reading Or can any of them mention instances of the monuments of esquires having similar coronets?

feetnounUS /fiːt/

plural of “foot” — the part of the leg of a human being below the ankle joint

From this reading _Coronet._--In Newbold Church, in the county of Warwick, is a monument to the memory of Thomas Boughton of Lawford, and Elizabeth his wife, representing him in a suit of armour, with sword and spurs, _a coronet on his head_, and a bear at his feet, chained and muzzled.

giveverbUS /ɡɪv/

cause to have, in the abstract sense or physical sense

From this reading Query.--Can any of your readers give an accurate description of this coronet?

givenadjectiveUS /ˈɡɪvən/

acknowledged as a supposition

From this reading The date of his death is not given: his wife died in the year 1454.

havingauxiliary verbUS /ˈhævɪŋ/

the -ing form of “have”

From this reading Or can any of them mention instances of the monuments of esquires having similar coronets?

headnounUS /hed/

the upper part of the human body or the front part of the body in animals; contains the face and brains

From this reading _Coronet._--In Newbold Church, in the county of Warwick, is a monument to the memory of Thomas Boughton of Lawford, and Elizabeth his wife, representing him in a suit of armour, with sword and spurs, _a coronet on his head_, and a bear at his feet, chained and muzzled.

himpronounUS /hɪm/

the male already mentioned, as the object of a verb or preposition

From this reading _Coronet._--In Newbold Church, in the county of Warwick, is a monument to the memory of Thomas Boughton of Lawford, and Elizabeth his wife, representing him in a suit of armour, with sword and spurs, _a coronet on his head_, and a bear at his feet, chained and muzzled.

hisdeterminerUS /hɪz/

belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned

From this reading _Coronet._--In Newbold Church, in the county of Warwick, is a monument to the memory of Thomas Boughton of Lawford, and Elizabeth his wife, representing him in a suit of armour, with sword and spurs, _a coronet on his head_, and a bear at his feet, chained and muzzled.

InprepositionUS /ɪn/

inside something, or within a place, period, or state

From this reading _Coronet._--In Newbold Church, in the county of Warwick, is a monument to the memory of Thomas Boughton of Lawford, and Elizabeth his wife, representing him in a suit of armour, with sword and spurs, _a coronet on his head_, and a bear at his feet, chained and muzzled.

instancesnounUS /ˈɪnstənsəz/

plural of “instance” — an occurrence of something

From this reading Or can any of them mention instances of the monuments of esquires having similar coronets?

isauxiliary verbUS /ɪz/

the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun

From this reading _Coronet._--In Newbold Church, in the county of Warwick, is a monument to the memory of Thomas Boughton of Lawford, and Elizabeth his wife, representing him in a suit of armour, with sword and spurs, _a coronet on his head_, and a bear at his feet, chained and muzzled.

Lawford

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From this reading _Coronet._--In Newbold Church, in the county of Warwick, is a monument to the memory of Thomas Boughton of Lawford, and Elizabeth his wife, representing him in a suit of armour, with sword and spurs, _a coronet on his head_, and a bear at his feet, chained and muzzled.

memorynounUS /ˈmem.ər.i/

The faculty by which the mind stores and remembers information and knowledge.

From this reading _Coronet._--In Newbold Church, in the county of Warwick, is a monument to the memory of Thomas Boughton of Lawford, and Elizabeth his wife, representing him in a suit of armour, with sword and spurs, _a coronet on his head_, and a bear at his feet, chained and muzzled.

mentionverbUS /ˈmenʃən/

make reference to

From this reading Or can any of them mention instances of the monuments of esquires having similar coronets?

monumentnounUS /ˈmɑːnjuːmənt/

a structure erected to commemorate persons or events

From this reading _Coronet._--In Newbold Church, in the county of Warwick, is a monument to the memory of Thomas Boughton of Lawford, and Elizabeth his wife, representing him in a suit of armour, with sword and spurs, _a coronet on his head_, and a bear at his feet, chained and muzzled.

monumentsnounUS /ˈmɑːnjəmənts/

plural of “monument” — a structure erected to commemorate persons or events

From this reading Or can any of them mention instances of the monuments of esquires having similar coronets?

muzzledverbUS /ˈmʌzəld/

past form of “muzzle” — fit with a muzzle

From this reading _Coronet._--In Newbold Church, in the county of Warwick, is a monument to the memory of Thomas Boughton of Lawford, and Elizabeth his wife, representing him in a suit of armour, with sword and spurs, _a coronet on his head_, and a bear at his feet, chained and muzzled.

Newbold

Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.

From this reading _Coronet._--In Newbold Church, in the county of Warwick, is a monument to the memory of Thomas Boughton of Lawford, and Elizabeth his wife, representing him in a suit of armour, with sword and spurs, _a coronet on his head_, and a bear at his feet, chained and muzzled.

notadverbUS /nɑːt/

used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative

From this reading The date of his death is not given: his wife died in the year 1454.

ofprepositionUS /ʌv/

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading _Coronet._--In Newbold Church, in the county of Warwick, is a monument to the memory of Thomas Boughton of Lawford, and Elizabeth his wife, representing him in a suit of armour, with sword and spurs, _a coronet on his head_, and a bear at his feet, chained and muzzled.

onprepositionUS /ɑːn/

touching and supported by a surface

From this reading _Coronet._--In Newbold Church, in the county of Warwick, is a monument to the memory of Thomas Boughton of Lawford, and Elizabeth his wife, representing him in a suit of armour, with sword and spurs, _a coronet on his head_, and a bear at his feet, chained and muzzled.

OrconjunctionUS /ɔːr/

used to join alternatives or possibilities

From this reading Or can any of them mention instances of the monuments of esquires having similar coronets?

QuerynounUS /ˈkwiːri/

an instance of questioning

From this reading Query.--Can any of your readers give an accurate description of this coronet?

readersnounUS /ˈriːdərz/

plural of “reader” — a person who enjoys reading

From this reading Query.--Can any of your readers give an accurate description of this coronet?

representingverbUS /ˌreprɪˈzentɪŋ/

-ing form of “represent” — take the place of or be parallel or equivalent to

From this reading _Coronet._--In Newbold Church, in the county of Warwick, is a monument to the memory of Thomas Boughton of Lawford, and Elizabeth his wife, representing him in a suit of armour, with sword and spurs, _a coronet on his head_, and a bear at his feet, chained and muzzled.

similaradjectiveUS /ˈsɪmələr/

marked by correspondence or resemblance

From this reading Or can any of them mention instances of the monuments of esquires having similar coronets?

spursnounUS /spɜːrz/

plural of “spur” — a verbalization that encourages you to attempt something

From this reading _Coronet._--In Newbold Church, in the county of Warwick, is a monument to the memory of Thomas Boughton of Lawford, and Elizabeth his wife, representing him in a suit of armour, with sword and spurs, _a coronet on his head_, and a bear at his feet, chained and muzzled.

suitverbUS /suːt/

be agreeable or acceptable to

From this reading _Coronet._--In Newbold Church, in the county of Warwick, is a monument to the memory of Thomas Boughton of Lawford, and Elizabeth his wife, representing him in a suit of armour, with sword and spurs, _a coronet on his head_, and a bear at his feet, chained and muzzled.

swordnounUS /sɔːrd/

a cutting or thrusting weapon that has a long metal blade and a hilt with a hand guard

From this reading _Coronet._--In Newbold Church, in the county of Warwick, is a monument to the memory of Thomas Boughton of Lawford, and Elizabeth his wife, representing him in a suit of armour, with sword and spurs, _a coronet on his head_, and a bear at his feet, chained and muzzled.

thedeterminerUS /ðə/

used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind

From this reading _Coronet._--In Newbold Church, in the county of Warwick, is a monument to the memory of Thomas Boughton of Lawford, and Elizabeth his wife, representing him in a suit of armour, with sword and spurs, _a coronet on his head_, and a bear at his feet, chained and muzzled.

thempronounUS /ðem/

the people or things already mentioned, as the object

From this reading Or can any of them mention instances of the monuments of esquires having similar coronets?

thisdeterminerUS /ðɪs/

used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned

From this reading Query.--Can any of your readers give an accurate description of this coronet?

ThomasnounUS /ˈtɑːməs/

United States clockmaker who introduced mass production (1785-1859)

From this reading _Coronet._--In Newbold Church, in the county of Warwick, is a monument to the memory of Thomas Boughton of Lawford, and Elizabeth his wife, representing him in a suit of armour, with sword and spurs, _a coronet on his head_, and a bear at his feet, chained and muzzled.

toparticleUS /tuː/

used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive

From this reading _Coronet._--In Newbold Church, in the county of Warwick, is a monument to the memory of Thomas Boughton of Lawford, and Elizabeth his wife, representing him in a suit of armour, with sword and spurs, _a coronet on his head_, and a bear at his feet, chained and muzzled.

WarwicknounUS /ˈwɔːrwɪk/

English statesman; during the War of the Roses he fought first for the house of York and secured the throne for Edward IV and then changed sides to fight for the house of Lancaster and secured the throne for Henry VI (1428-1471)

From this reading _Coronet._--In Newbold Church, in the county of Warwick, is a monument to the memory of Thomas Boughton of Lawford, and Elizabeth his wife, representing him in a suit of armour, with sword and spurs, _a coronet on his head_, and a bear at his feet, chained and muzzled.

wifenounUS /waɪf/

a married woman; a man's partner in marriage

From this reading _Coronet._--In Newbold Church, in the county of Warwick, is a monument to the memory of Thomas Boughton of Lawford, and Elizabeth his wife, representing him in a suit of armour, with sword and spurs, _a coronet on his head_, and a bear at his feet, chained and muzzled.

withprepositionUS /wɪð/

in the company of; together with

From this reading _Coronet._--In Newbold Church, in the county of Warwick, is a monument to the memory of Thomas Boughton of Lawford, and Elizabeth his wife, representing him in a suit of armour, with sword and spurs, _a coronet on his head_, and a bear at his feet, chained and muzzled.

yearnounUS /jɪr/

a period of time containing 365 (or 366) days

From this reading The date of his death is not given: his wife died in the year 1454.

yourdeterminerUS /jɔːr/

belonging to the person or people being spoken to

From this reading Query.--Can any of your readers give an accurate description of this coronet?

ZnounUS /ziː/

the ending of a series or sequence

From this reading Z.

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