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Clifton

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Clifton, industrial city (1990 pop. 71,742), Passaic co., NE N.J., on the Passaic River; settled 1685, set off from Passaic and inc. 1917. It has steel, textile equipment, chemical, plastics, clothing, and electronics industries.
Clifton 

a city in New Jersey, in the northeastern USA. Located west of New York City. Population, 82,400 (1970). Approximately 17,000 persons are employed in industry. Among its industries are metalworking, machine building, chemicals, and knitted wear.
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Then came the yellow of Clifton of Buckinghamshire; and the blue of Gilbert of the White Hand--he who was renowned in Nottinghamshire; and the green of Elwyn the Welshman; and the White of Robert of Cloudesdale; and, after them, five other captains of bands, each a man of proved prowess.
Robin Hood by McSpadden, J. Walker View in context
Round Clifton Hampden, itself a wonderfully pretty village, old- fashioned, peaceful, and dainty with flowers, the river scenery is rich and beautiful.
Three Men In A Boat (To Say Nothing Of The Dog) by Jerome, Jerome K. View in context
We shall drive directly to Clifton and dine there; and, as soon as dinner is over, if there is time for it, go on to Kingsweston.
Northanger Abbey by Austen, Jane View in context
 
 
 
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