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Wellington boots, "Wellies," are a type of waterproof rubber boot.

"Beef Wellington" is a beef dish in which meat is baked in a puff pastry.

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Wells

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An English surname derived from a place name (originally 'Weolintun'), possibly meaning "from the wealthy estate" or "the settlement in the temple clearing"..

Wellington is New Zealand's capital city.

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Arthur Wellesley, 1st Duke of Wellington, British general, and United Kingdom prime minister 1828–30; worldwide numerous schools, cities, and monuments are named in his honor, including the capital of New Zealand
Wellington Koo, Chinese diplomat and statesman
Wellington Mara, former co-owner of the NFL's New York Giants

Newborn Wellington Reade Pope, called Wells, son of Rosie Pope. English-born, now calling New York City, USA, her home with husband, Daron, and (now) two sons (the other being J.R.); she is a designer and all-around guide to pregnant women, with her own television show, Bravo's "Pregnant In Heels"

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