Hastings

biographical name Has·tings \ˈhās-tiŋz\

Definition of HASTINGS

1st Marquess of 1754–1826 Francis Raw*don-Hastings \ˈrȯ-d^ən-\ British gen. & colonial administrator

biographical name

Warren 1732–1818 Eng. statesman & administrator in India

geographical name Has·tings \ˈhās-tiŋz\

city S Nebraska pop 24,907

resort town SE England in E. Sussex on Strait of Dover pop 78,100

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