Charles
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Definition of Charles
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1948– son of Elizabeth II prince of Wales
Charles
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1771–1847 archduke of Austria
Charles
biographical name (3)Definition of Charles (Entry 3 of 4)
Prince 1903–1983 brother of King Leopold III regent of Belgium (1944–50)
Charles
geographical name
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Definition of Charles (Entry 4 of 4)
river 47 miles (76 kilometers) long in Massachusetts flowing into Boston harbor
Note: The estuary of the Charles River separates Boston and Cambridge.
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“Charles.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/Charles. Accessed 24 Jun. 2021.
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