Hansard

noun

: the official published report of debates in the parliament of a member of the Commonwealth of Nations

Word History

Etymology

Luke Hansard

First Known Use

circa 1859, in the meaning defined above

Time Traveler
The first known use of Hansard was circa 1859

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“Hansard.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/Hansard. Accessed 14 Nov. 2024.

Biographical Definition

Hansard

biographical name

Han·​sard ˈhan-ˌsärd How to pronounce Hansard (audio)
ˈhan(t)-sərd
Luke 1752–1828 English printer
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