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| Smithfield, district, London, England |
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| district of the City of London, England. Beginning in the 12th cent., it was used for fairs, markets, jousts, and executions. During the reign of Queen Mary I (155358), Protestants were executed there. Londons central meat market is in Smithfield. |
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