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1. (n.) Halifax
the capital of Nova Scotia, in SE Canada. 114,455.
2. Halifax
a city in West Yorkshire, in N central England. 91,171.
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1. (noun) Halifax
provincial capital and largest city of Nova Scotia
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1. Halifax
1, a prosperous manufacturing town (90), in the West Riding of Yorkshire, situated amid surrounding hills on the Hebble, 43 m. SW. of York; the staple industries are carpet and worsted manufacturing, the carpet works being the largest in the world; cotton, merinos, and damasks are also woven and dyed. 2, capital (39), of Nova Scotia; the naval and military head-quarters of the British in North America, and the chief port in East Canada; is situated near the head of Chebucto Bay, which forms a magnificent harbour; a citadel and masked batteries defend the town; it is an important railway and shipping terminus and coaling station; its gravingdock is the largest in America; it is the seat of Dalhousie University.
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