Charles Cornwallis

Noun

Meaning

commander of the British forces in the American War of Independence; was defeated by American and French troops at Yorktown (1738-1805)

Source: WordNet

Synonyms

Cornwallis First Marquess Cornwallis

Examples

During the Revolutionary War, patriot Francis Marion matched wits and exchanged musket fire with British Gen. Charles Cornwallis as the rivals moved troops and supplies up and down the peninsula. Source: Internet

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