Trumbull

/ˈtrʌmbəl/

Other forms: Trumbulls

Definitions of Trumbull

1. noun

   American Revolutionary leader who as governor of Connecticut provided supplies for the Continental Army (1710-1785)
   synonyms: Jonathan Trumbull

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   American Revolutionary leader

   a nationalist leader in the American Revolution and in the creation of the United States
2. noun

   American painter of historical scenes (1756-1843)
   synonyms: John Trumbull

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   painter

   an artist who paints
3. noun

   American satirical poet (1750-1831)
   synonyms: John Trumbull

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   poet

   a writer of poems (the term is usually reserved for writers of good poetry)