minuteman

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A form of minute man — During the American War for Independence, a citizen-soldier who would fight for the Patriots at a minute's notice.

Less commonScrabble 13

Meanings

nounminuteman (plural minutemen)

plural minutemen

  1. alternativeAlternative form of minute man.
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Chicago

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