Cuffe

[ kuhf-ee ]

noun
  1. Paul, 1759–1817, U.S. merchant, seaman, and philanthropist: advocated U.S. Black emigration to Africa.

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How to use Cuffe in a sentence

  • Far nientes, sir; which is a nickname we give these siesta-gentry, you know, Captain Cuffe.

    The Wing-and-Wing | J. Fenimore Cooper
  • It was overheard by Cuffe, however, who just at that instant stepped into the gangway to make an examination for himself.

    The Wing-and-Wing | J. Fenimore Cooper
  • But Captain Cuffe knew this as well as his competitor, and had made his preparations accordingly.

    The Wing-and-Wing | J. Fenimore Cooper