MARY LUDWIG HAYS MCCAULEY

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 I. (noun) 

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Meaning:

Heroine of the American Revolution who carried water to soldiers during the Battle of Monmouth Court House and took over her husband's gun when he was overcome by heat (1754-1832)

Synonyms:

Mary Ludwig Hays McCauley; Mary McCauley; McCauley; Molly Pitcher

Classified under:

Nouns denoting people

Instance hypernyms:

heroine (a woman possessing heroic qualities or a woman who has performed heroic deeds)

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