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Cromwell

Definition: Cromwell

Cromwell

Noun

1. English general and statesman who led the parliamentary army in the English Civil War and became Lord Protector of the Commonwealth (1599-1658).

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Date "Cromwell" was first used in popular English literature: sometime before 1592. (references)


Specialty Definition: Cromwell

DomainDefinition

Biographical Satire

CROMWELL, Oliver, a militant Presbyterian who entered politics, and went about England tearing down churches. He also assisted in putting King Charles I. out of his pleasure. Ran things in England on a reform-Cromwell basis, and after his death was honored by having his round head placed as a decoration over Westminster Hall. Source: Who was Who: 5000BC - 1914.

Literature

Cromwell in the part of "Tactus." (See Tactus .). Source: Brewer's Dictionary.

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Specialty Definition: Cromwell

(From Wikipedia, the free Encyclopedia)

Cromwell is the name of some places in the United States of America: People named Cromwell include:



Cromwell, Connecticut

(From Wikipedia, the free Encyclopedia)

Cromwell is a town located in Middlesex County, Connecticut. As of the 2000 census, the town had a total population of 12,871.

Geography


According to the United States Census Bureau, the town has a total area of 33.4 km² (12.9 mi²). 32.1 km² (12.4 mi²) of it is land and 1.3 km² (0.5 mi²) of it is water. The total area is 4.03% water.

Demographics


As of the census of 2000, there are 12,871 people, 5,212 households, and 3,262 families residing in the town. The population density is 401.1/km² (1,038.5/mi²). There are 5,365 housing units at an average density of 167.2/km² (432.9/mi²). The racial makeup of the town is 93.08% White, 3.13% African American, 0.05% Native American, 1.24% Asian, 0.01% Pacific Islander, 1.03% from other races, and 1.47% from two or more races. 3.19% of the population are Hispanic or Latino of any race. There are 5,212 households out of which 28.1% have children under the age of 18 living with them, 52.0% are married couples living together, 7.8% have a female householder with no husband present, and 37.4% are non-families. 30.3% of all households are made up of individuals and 11.4% have someone living alone who is 65 years of age or older. The average household size is 2.35 and the average family size is 2.99. In the town the population is spread out with 21.6% under the age of 18, 5.2% from 18 to 24, 31.8% from 25 to 44, 25.3% from 45 to 64, and 16.2% who are 65 years of age or older. The median age is 40 years. For every 100 females there are 93.2 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there are 91.2 males. The median income for a household in the town is $60,662, and the median income for a family is $70,505. Males have a median income of $46,223 versus $36,218 for females. The per capita income for the town is $29,786. 3.4% of the population and 1.6% of families are below the poverty line. Out of the total people living in poverty, 3.9% are under the age of 18 and 3.4% are 65 or older.



Cromwell, Indiana

(From Wikipedia, the free Encyclopedia)

Cromwell is a town located in Noble County, Indiana. As of the 2000 census, the town had a total population of 452.

Geography


Cromwell is located at 41°24'17" North, 85°36'45" West (41.404591, -85.612512)1. According to the United States Census Bureau, the town has a total area of 0.8 km² (0.3 mi²). 0.8 km² (0.3 mi²) of it is land and none of it is covered by water.

Demographics


As of the census of 2000, there are 452 people, 180 households, and 120 families residing in the town. The population density is 581.7/km² (1,523.3/mi²). There are 193 housing units at an average density of 248.4/km² (650.4/mi²). The racial makeup of the town is 94.25% White, 0.00% African American, 0.00% Native American, 1.33% Asian, 0.00% Pacific Islander, 1.11% from other races, and 3.32% from two or more races. 4.87% of the population are Hispanic or Latino of any race. There are 180 households out of which 35.0% have children under the age of 18 living with them, 48.9% are married couples living together, 12.2% have a female householder with no husband present, and 33.3% are non-families. 28.3% of all households are made up of individuals and 12.2% have someone living alone who is 65 years of age or older. The average household size is 2.51 and the average family size is 3.11. In the town the population is spread out with 28.1% under the age of 18, 11.3% from 18 to 24, 28.1% from 25 to 44, 21.0% from 45 to 64, and 11.5% who are 65 years of age or older. The median age is 32 years. For every 100 females there are 96.5 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there are 84.7 males. The median income for a household in the town is $38,438, and the median income for a family is $43,750. Males have a median income of $32,422 versus $20,547 for females. The per capita income for the town is $15,664. 14.7% of the population and 11.7% of families are below the poverty line. Out of the total people living in poverty, 17.6% are under the age of 18 and 14.3% are 65 or older.



Cromwell, Iowa

(From Wikipedia, the free Encyclopedia)

Cromwell is a city located in Union County, Iowa. As of the 2000 census, the city had a total population of 120.

Geography


Cromwell is located at 41°2'27" North, 94°27'45" West (41.040940, -94.462423)1. According to the United States Census Bureau, the city has a total area of 0.8 km² (0.3 mi²). 0.8 km² (0.3 mi²) of it is land and none of it is covered by water.

Demographics


As of the census of 2000, there are 120 people, 47 households, and 31 families residing in the city. The population density is 159.8/km² (416.6/mi²). There are 50 housing units at an average density of 66.6/km² (173.6/mi²). The racial makeup of the city is 99.17% White, 0.00% African American, 0.00% Native American, 0.00% Asian, 0.00% Pacific Islander, 0.00% from other races, and 0.83% from two or more races. 0.83% of the population are Hispanic or Latino of any race. There are 47 households out of which 31.9% have children under the age of 18 living with them, 59.6% are married couples living together, 2.1% have a female householder with no husband present, and 34.0% are non-families. 34.0% of all households are made up of individuals and 8.5% have someone living alone who is 65 years of age or older. The average household size is 2.55 and the average family size is 3.32. In the city the population is spread out with 30.0% under the age of 18, 5.8% from 18 to 24, 26.7% from 25 to 44, 30.0% from 45 to 64, and 7.5% who are 65 years of age or older. The median age is 37 years. For every 100 females there are 106.9 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there are 100.0 males. The median income for a household in the city is $35,000, and the median income for a family is $36,750. Males have a median income of $24,375 versus $26,250 for females. The per capita income for the city is $12,190. 42.9% of the population and 27.0% of families are below the poverty line. Out of the total people living in poverty, 56.8% are under the age of 18 and 23.8% are 65 or older.



Cromwell, Minnesota

(From Wikipedia, the free Encyclopedia)

Cromwell is a city located in Carlton County, Minnesota. As of the 2000 census, the city had a total population of 143.

Geography


According to the United States Census Bureau, the city has a total area of 5.2 km² (2.0 mi²). 4.7 km² (1.8 mi²) of it is land and 0.5 km² (0.2 mi²) of it is water. The total area is 9.45% water.

Demographics


As of the census of 2000, there are 143 people, 65 households, and 39 families residing in the city. The population density is 30.3/km² (78.7/mi²). There are 94 housing units at an average density of 19.9/km² (51.7/mi²). The racial makeup of the city is 97.20% White, 0.00% African American, 0.70% Native American, 0.00% Asian, 0.00% Pacific Islander, 0.00% from other races, and 2.10% from two or more races. 0.70% of the population are Hispanic or Latino of any race. There are 65 households out of which 21.5% have children under the age of 18 living with them, 52.3% are married couples living together, 9.2% have a female householder with no husband present, and 38.5% are non-families. 35.4% of all households are made up of individuals and 13.8% have someone living alone who is 65 years of age or older. The average household size is 2.20 and the average family size is 2.88. In the city the population is spread out with 22.4% under the age of 18, 4.2% from 18 to 24, 25.9% from 25 to 44, 25.2% from 45 to 64, and 22.4% who are 65 years of age or older. The median age is 44 years. For every 100 females there are 113.4 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there are 109.4 males. The median income for a household in the city is $25,000, and the median income for a family is $31,875. Males have a median income of $26,250 versus $21,250 for females. The per capita income for the city is $16,605. 20.3% of the population and 15.4% of families are below the poverty line. Out of the total people living in poverty, 33.3% are under the age of 18 and 7.9% are 65 or older.



Cromwell, Oklahoma

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Cromwell is a town located in Seminole County, Oklahoma. As of the 2000 census, the town had a total population of 265.

Geography


Cromwell is located at 35°21'1" North, 96°27'35" West (35.350195, -96.459700)1. According to the United States Census Bureau, the town has a total area of 2.8 km² (1.1 mi²). 2.8 km² (1.1 mi²) of it is land and none of the area is covered with water.

Demographics


As of the census of 2000, there are 265 people, 97 households, and 77 families residing in the town. The population density is 95.6/km² (247.7/mi²). There are 113 housing units at an average density of 40.8/km² (105.6/mi²). The racial makeup of the town is 71.70% White, 0.75% African American, 19.25% Native American, 0.00% Asian, 0.00% Pacific Islander, 3.02% from other races, and 5.28% from two or more races. 3.02% of the population are Hispanic or Latino of any race. There are 97 households out of which 36.1% have children under the age of 18 living with them, 57.7% are married couples living together, 15.5% have a female householder with no husband present, and 20.6% are non-families. 17.5% of all households are made up of individuals and 11.3% have someone living alone who is 65 years of age or older. The average household size is 2.73 and the average family size is 3.08. In the town the population is spread out with 29.1% under the age of 18, 4.9% from 18 to 24, 24.2% from 25 to 44, 26.8% from 45 to 64, and 15.1% who are 65 years of age or older. The median age is 40 years. For every 100 females there are 84.0 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there are 84.3 males. The median income for a household in the town is $30,833, and the median income for a family is $31,607. Males have a median income of $18,750 versus $21,250 for females. The per capita income for the town is $12,751. 20.1% of the population and 15.2% of families are below the poverty line. Out of the total people living in poverty, 30.0% are under the age of 18 and 0.0% are 65 or older.

Source: adapted by the editor from Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia under a copyleft GNU Free Documentation License (GFDL) from the article "Cromwell."

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Synonyms: Cromwell

Synonyms: Ironsides (n), Oliver Cromwell (n). (additional references)

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Crosswords: Cromwell

English words defined with "Cromwell": Charles I, Charles Stuart, Cromwellian ♦ Drogheda ♦ Long Parliament, Lord Protector ♦ Oliverian ♦ roundhead, Rump Parliament ♦ The Rump, To fling away. (references)
Specialty definitions using "Cromwell": Abridge ♦ Dick's Hatband ♦ Gilderoy', Grandison Cromwell Lafayette, Great Men ♦ Hell or Connaught, Horse Protestant ♦ Ishbosheth ♦ Jelly Pardons, Joan Cromwell ♦ Kinless Loons ♦ Lame Vicegerent ♦ Magnano, Maul of Monks, Menamber ♦ Queen Dick ♦ RAPPAREES, ROUNDHEADS ♦ St. Monday ♦ Willie-Wastle. (references)
Non-English Usage: "Cromwell" is also a word in the following language with the English translation in parentheses.

German (Cromwell).

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Modern Usage: Cromwell

DomainUsage

Screenplays

We need another Cromwell in parliament. (Labour of Love; writing credit: Andrea Piva)

Movie/TV Titles

Oliver Cromwell (1911)

Christine Cromwell (1989)

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Commercial Usage: Cromwell

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Books

  • Cromwell (reference)

  • The Age of Louis XIV: A History of European Civilization in the Period of Pascal, Moliere, Cromwell, Milton, Peter the Great, Newton, and Spinoza: 1648-1715 (reference)

  • To Honour God: the spirituality of Oliver Cromwell (reference)

    (more book examples)

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Image Slideshow: Cromwell

Illustrations:
Cromwell

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Photo Album: Cromwell

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Monk seal hauling out next to boat from NOAA Ship TOWNSEND CROMWELL. Credit: NOAA's Ark (Animals).

Sunset in the Marianas Islands Photo taken from NOAA Ship TOWNSEND CROMWELL. Credit: Coast & Geodetic Survey Historical Image Collection.

Hydrothermal spring discharging fluid off Pagan Island Observed on NOAA Ship TOWNSEND CROMWELL. Credit: Coast & Geodetic Survey Historical Image Collection.

Bureau of Commercial Fisheries Ship TOWNSEND CROMWELL underway. Credit: Sailing for Science - the NOAA Fleet Then and Now.

NOAA Ship TOWNSEND CROMWELL. Credit: Sailing for Science - the NOAA Fleet Then and Now.

On NOAA Ship TOWNSEND CROMWELL measuring yellow-fin tuna. Ca. 1973. Credit: Small World.

Native Micronesian fishermen greeting the TOWNSEND CROMWELL. Credit: Small World.

Ragged skyline of coconut plantation after Typhoon Amy. Seen from the TOWNSEND CROMWELL. Credit: Small World.

Natives visiting the TOWNSEND CROMWELL in outrigger canoe. Credit: Small World.

TOWNSEND CROMWELL as seen over the fringing reef. Credit: Small World.

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Familiar Quotations: Cromwell

AuthorQuotation

Oliver Cromwell

Necessity has no law.
Make the iron hot by striking it.
A few honest men are better than numbers.
He who stops being better stops being good.
Subtlety may deceive you; integrity never will.
Put your trust in God and keep your powder dry.
No man rises so high as he knows not whither he goes.
None climbs so high as he who knows not whither he is going.
I beseech you, in the bowels of Christ, think it possible you may be mistaken.

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Use in Literature: Cromwell

TitleAuthorQuote

Les Miserables

Hugo, Victor

He would have died at Thermopylae with Leonidas, and would have burned Drogheda with Cromwell.

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Non-Fiction Usage: Cromwell

SubjectTopicQuote

Lexicography

Devil's Dictionary

ABRIDGE, v.t. To shorten. When in the course of human events it becomes necessary for people to abridge their king, a decent respect for the opinions of mankind requires that they should declare the causes which impel them to the separation. Oliver Cromwell

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Usage Frequency: Cromwell

"Cromwell" is generally used as a noun (proper) -- approximately 99.75% of the time. "Cromwell" is used about 401 times out of a sample of 100 million words spoken or written in English. Its rank is based on over 700,000 words used in the English language. Some parts-of-speech are not covered due to the samples used by the British National Corpus. (note: percents less than one-hundredth of one percent have been omitted)
Parts of SpeechPercentUsage per
100 Million Words		Rank in English
Noun (proper)99.75%40013,972
Lexical Verb (infinitive)0.25%1339,140
                    Total100.00%401N/A

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Name Usage Frequency: Cromwell

The following table summarizes the usage of "Cromwell" based on a population census conducted in the United States. Ranks and frequencies are based on all names reported and classified.
NameUsage/GenderUsage per 100
million Persons		Rank in USA
CromwellLast name4,0002,772
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Cities: Cromwell


1. Cromwell, CT
Zip Code(s): 06416
Country: USA

2. Cromwell, IA (city, FIPS 17490)
Location: 41.03997 N, 94.46192 W
Population (1990): 120 (51 housing units)
Area: 0.8 sq km (land), 0.0 sq km (water)
Country: USA

3. Cromwell, IN (town, FIPS 15994)
Location: 41.40349 N, 85.61444 W
Population (1990): 520 (202 housing units)
Area: 0.8 sq km (land), 0.0 sq km (water)
Zip Code(s): 46732
Country: USA

4. Cromwell, KY
Zip Code(s): 42333
Country: USA

5. Cromwell, MN (city, FIPS 13780)
Location: 46.67950 N, 92.87066 W
Population (1990): 221 (114 housing units)
Area: 4.5 sq km (land), 0.4 sq km (water)
Zip Code(s): 55726
Country: USA

6. Cromwell, OK (town, FIPS 18450)
Location: 35.34166 N, 96.45484 W
Population (1990): 268 (120 housing units)
Area: 1.2 sq km (land), 0.0 sq km (water)
Country: USA

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Expression: Cromwell

Expression using "Cromwell": oliver cromwell. Additional references.

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Frequency of Internet Keywords: Cromwell

The following statistics estimate the number of searches per day across the major English-language search engines as identified by various trade publications. Hyperlinks lead to commercial use of the expression at Amazon.com.
 
ExpressionFrequency
per Day		ExpressionFrequency
per Day

oliver cromwell

189

cromwell partner

6

cromwell ct

155

cromwell financial services

6

sullivan cromwell

123

hotel cromwell

6

cromwell

96

angell cromwell

5

cromwell patricia

62

cromwell real estate

5

james cromwell

41

cromwell gordon

5

cromwell minnesota

16

cromwell group

5

cromwell connecticut

12

bios cromwell

5

thomas cromwell

12

cromwell group radio

5

cromwell new zealand

9

author cromwell patricia

4

cromwell oklahoma

9

john cromwell

4

cromwell model

9

cromwell tank

4

cromwell hospital

8

bernard cromwell

4

cromwell tool

8

cromwell ky

4

cromwell indiana

8

holiday inn cromwell

4

cromwell oliver picture

7

west cromwell hotel

4

cromwell high school

6

nolan cromwell

4

radisson cromwell

6

richard cromwell

3

child cromwell home

6

cromwell ireland oliver

3

biography cromwell oliver

6

cromwell tpc

3
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Modern Translation: Cromwell

Language Translations for "Cromwell"; alternative meanings/domain in parentheses.

German

  

Cromwell. (various references)

   

Pig Latin

  

omwellcray

   

Serbo-Croatian

  

kromvel. (various references)

   

Thai

  

ทหารนำทัพต่อสู้กับพระเจ้าชาร์ลที่1 ในสงครามกลางเมืองอังกฤษ (Oliver Cromwell). (various references)

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Misspellings: Cromwell

Misspellings

"Cromwell" is suggested in spellcheckers for the following: Bromswell, Bromwell, Cramwell, Cremello, Cromwells, Crumwell, Kormell. (additional references)

Source: compiled by the editor, based on several corpora (additional references).

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Anagrams: Cromwell

Scrabble® Enable2K-Verified Anagrams

Words within the letters "c-e-l-l-m-o-r-w"

-2 letters: cormel, mellow.

-3 letters: cello, celom, ceorl, comer, cower, lower, morel, mower, rowel.

-4 letters: cell, cero, clew, cole, come, core, corm, cowl, crew, crow, lore, lowe, mell, meow, merl, mewl, mole, moll, more, omer, orle, role, roll, well, wore, worm.

-5 letters: cel, col, cor, cow, cwm, ell, elm, low, mel, mew, moc, mol, mor, mow.

 Words containing the letters "c-e-l-l-m-o-r-w"
 

+5 letters: lowerclassman, lowerclassmen.

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INDEX

1. Definition
2. Synonyms
3. Crosswords
4. Usage: Modern 		5. Usage: Commercial
6. Images: Slideshow
7. Images: Photo Album
8. Quotations: Familiar 		9. Quotations: Fiction
10. Quotations: Non-fiction
11. Usage Frequency
12. Names: Frequency 		13. Cities
14. Expressions
15. Expressions: Internet
16. Translations: Modern 		17. Derivations
18. Anagrams
19. Bibliography


  

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