"Cambridges" meaning in All languages combined

See Cambridges on Wiktionary

Proper name [English]

Forms: the Cambridges [canonical, plural]
Head templates: {{en-proper noun|p|head=the Cambridges}} the Cambridges pl (plural only)
  1. (informal) The family of the Duke of Cambridge. Tags: informal, plural, plural-only
    Sense id: en-Cambridges-en-name-9UkOmjQX Categories (other): English entries with incorrect language header, English pluralia tantum

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