JOHN BURGOYNE

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 I. (noun) 

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Meaning:

British general in the American Revolution who captured Fort Ticonderoga but lost the battle of Saratoga in 1777 (1722-1792)

Synonyms:

Burgoyne; Gentleman Johnny; John Burgoyne

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Nouns denoting people

Instance hypernyms:

full general; general (a general officer of the highest rank)

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