liberty pole

noun

A symbol of liberty (originally of the freeing of the ancient Romans from the rule of Caesar), consisting of a pole (or spear or lance) surmounted by a liberty cap.

Meanings

liberty pole1

nounliberty pole (plural liberty poles)

plural liberty poles

  1. A symbol of liberty (originally of the freeing of the ancient Romans from the rule of Caesar), consisting of a pole (or spear or lance) surmounted by a liberty cap.

Liberty Pole2

proper noun
  1. An area of Hingham, Massachusetts, USA.
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