rupert's land

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How do you pronounce rupert's land?

The recorded pronunciation is /ˈɹuːpɚts ˌlænd/.

What does rupert's land mean?

A former territory in British North America, consisting of the Hudson Bay drainage basin, and now mainly a part of Canada.

Where does rupert's land come from?

Named after Prince Rupert of the Rhine, a nephew of Charles I and the first Governor of the Hudson's Bay Company.

How to pronounce rupert's land

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