Beaufort

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biographical name (1)

Beau·​fort ˈbō-fərt How to pronounce Beaufort (audio)
Sir Francis 1774–1857 British admiral

Beaufort

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Henry circa 1374–1447 English cardinal and statesman

Beaufort

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Beau·​fort ˈbyü-fərt How to pronounce Beaufort (audio)
city on an island in the Atlantic in southern South Carolina population 12,361

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“Beaufort.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/Beaufort. Accessed 5 Nov. 2024.

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