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WAVELL
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I. (noun)
Sense 1
Meaning:
British field marshal in North Africa in World War II; he defeated the Italians before being defeated by the Germans (1883-1950)
Synonyms:
Archibald Percival Wavell; First Earl Wavell; Wavell
Classified under:
Instance hypernyms:
field marshal (an officer holding the highest rank in the army)
full general; general (a general officer of the highest rank)