HyperDic: molly_pitcher

English > 1 sense of the expression Molly Pitcher:
NOUNperson Molly Pitcher, McCauley, Mary McCauley, Mary Ludwig Hays McCauleyheroine of the American Revolution who carried water to soldiers during the Battle of Monmouth Court House and took over her husband's gun when he was overcome by heat (1754-1832)
English > Molly Pitcher: 1 sense > noun 1, person
Meaningheroine of the American Revolution who carried water to soldiers during the Battle of Monmouth Court House and took over her husband's gun when he was overcome by heat (1754-1832).
SynonymsMcCauley, Mary McCauley, Mary Ludwig Hays McCauley
Instance ofheroineA woman possessing heroic qualities or a woman who has performed heroic deeds

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