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plural noun

the soldiers from Vermont in the American Revolution, originally organized by Ethan Allen around 1770 to oppose the territorial claims of New York.

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How to use Green Mountain Boys in a sentence

The Green Mountain Boys, after four years of training, presented much the better appearance.
With Ethan Allen at Ticonderoga|W. Bert Foster
Meanwhile, at the camp of the Green Mountain Boys much was transpiring of importance to the expedition.
With Ethan Allen at Ticonderoga|W. Bert Foster
Perhaps he had sent this man, who knew the territory so well, to spy upon the Green Mountain Boys and their friends.
With Ethan Allen at Ticonderoga|W. Bert Foster
Fear of punishment was reinforced by a desire to worst the Green Mountain Boys.
With Ethan Allen at Ticonderoga|W. Bert Foster

He was then a militia colonel and at once rallied a brave band of Green Mountain boys around him.
Sages and Heroes of the American Revolution|L. Carroll Judson

British Dictionary definitions for Green Mountain Boys

Green Mountain Boys

pl n

the members of the armed bands of Vermont organized in 1770 to oppose New York's territorial claims. Under Ethan Allen they won fame in the War of American Independence

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