John Brown

/dʒɑn braʊn/
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Definitions of John Brown
  1. noun
    abolitionist who was hanged after leading an unsuccessful raid at Harper's Ferry, Virginia (1800-1859)
    synonyms: Brown
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    abolitionist, emancipationist
    a reformer who favors abolishing slavery
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