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Wellington boots "Wellies", are a type of water-proof 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. World-wide 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," son of Rosie Pope. English-born, now calling New York City, USA, her home with husband, Daron, and (now) two beautiful, blessed sons. She is a designer and all-around guide to pregnant women; with her own television show, Bravo's "Pregnant In Heels." Rosie calls him Wells.

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