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Meaning of CAVELL

Pronunciation:  'kavul

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 Definition: [n]  English nurse who remained in Brussels after the German occupation in order to help Allied prisoners escape; was caught and executed by the Germans (1865-1915)
 
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 Synonyms: Edith Cavell, Edith Louisa Cavell
 
 See Also: nurse

 

 

 

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