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roundhead


Meanings
  • noun

    A person with a rounded or bulging head.


Pronunciation




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Synonyms

Parliamentarian
Variants
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Roundhead , Roundheads
Etymology
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The term 'roundhead' comes from the Old English word 'rundhod', which means 'round skull'.


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  1. The Roundhead Parliament passed the famous 'Major-Generals' ordinance in 1645, which allowed the creation of a large standing army.

  2. The Roundhead Parliament also abolished the monarchy and established the Commonwealth of England in 1649.


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  1. Cavalier: The term 'Cavalier' was used to refer to supporters of King Charles I during the English Civil War.


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In English history, the term 'Roundhead' was used to refer to supporters of the Parliament during the English Civil War in the 17th century. They opposed the monarchy and the rule of King Charles I.

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