Buchanan

[ byoo-kan-uhn, buh- ]

noun
  1. James, 1791–1868, 15th president of the U.S. 1857–61.

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Buchanan

/ (bjuːˈkænən) /


noun
  1. George . 1506–82, Scottish historian, who was tutor to Mary, Queen of Scots and James VI; author of History of Scotland (1582)

  2. James . 1791–1868, 15th president of the US (1857–61)

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