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Townshend

Noun:

1. A British surname of Anglo-Saxon origin.

Example Sentence:

The Townshend family has a long history in England.

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Noun:

2. A person from the village of Townshend in Vermont, United States.

Example Sentence:

John is a proud Townshend and loves to represent his small village.

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Noun:

3. A type of apple that is believed to be a cross between a Northern Spy and a Baldwin apple.

Example Sentence:

She made a delicious pie using freshly picked Townshend apples.

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Verb:

4. (archaic) To levy or collect a tax.

Example Sentence:

The British government decided to townshend their colonies, leading to dissent among the colonists.

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