Liberal Dictionary English Dictionary
Lisburn noun
- a city in Northern Ireland in Lisburn district, Co Antrim, noted for its linen industry: headquarters of the British Army in Northern Ireland. Pop: 71 465 (2001)
- a district of S Northern Ireland, in Co Antrim and Co Down. Pop: 109 565 (2003 est). Area: 446 sq km (172 sq miles)
Examples from the Web for lisburn Historical Examples of lisburn
He then pushed on to Lisburn, the head-quarters of his army.
Samuel Smiles.
The other well was made by a bleacher in the neighbourhood of Lisburn in Ireland.
Notes and Queries, Number 239, May 27, 1854
Various
He d. at Lisburn of a fever caught while ministering to a parishioner.
A Short Biographical Dictionary of English Literature
John W. Cousin
The following morning they started on foot for the town of Lisburn, Mr. Tate going with them to assist in carrying their valises.
B. H. Roberts
In the town of Lisburn Elder Taylor preached four times in the market place to large and attentive crowds.
B. H. Roberts