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MOLLY PITCHER

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• MOLLY PITCHER (noun)
The noun MOLLY PITCHER has 1 sense:

1. 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 (1754-1932)

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• MOLLY PITCHER (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 (1754-1932)

Classified under:

Nouns denoting people

Synonyms:

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

Instance hypernyms:

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

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(Arabic proverb)
"Have no respect at table and in bed."
(Corsican proverb)

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