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TRUMBULL

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 I. (noun) 

Sense 1

Meaning:

American satirical poet (1750-1831)

Synonyms:

John Trumbull; Trumbull

Classified under:

Nouns denoting people

Instance hypernyms:

poet (a writer of poems (the term is usually reserved for writers of good poetry))

Sense 2

Meaning:

American painter of historical scenes (1756-1843)

Synonyms:

John Trumbull; Trumbull

Classified under:

Nouns denoting people

Instance hypernyms:

painter (an artist who paints)

Sense 3

Meaning:

American Revolutionary leader who as governor of Connecticut provided supplies for the Continental Army (1710-1785)

Synonyms:

Jonathan Trumbull; Trumbull

Classified under:

Nouns denoting people

Instance hypernyms:

American Revolutionary leader (a nationalist leader in the American Revolution and in the creation of the United States)

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