Usually means: Martyred archbishop, opposed King Henry.
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▸ noun:  (Roman Catholic Church) archbishop of Canterbury from 1162 to 1170; murdered following his opposition to Henry II concerning Henry's attempts to control the clergy (1118-1170)


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