Gwinnett

[ gwi-net ]

/ gwɪˈnɛt /

Button, 1735?–77, American Revolutionary leader, born in England.

QUIZZES

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Question 1 of 8

Mississippi’s nickname comes from the magnificent trees that grow there. What is it?

Rand and McKenna followed, with Mrs. Gwinnett bringing up the rear.
Murder in the Gunroom|Henry Beam Piper
"That's why I was against turning the collection over to Gwinnett on a commission basis," Gladys said.
Murder in the Gunroom|Henry Beam Piper
This was a time when all who hesitated were suspected, and Gwinnett shared the common fate.
The Memories of Fifty Years|William H. Sparks
Aside from this rash error the escutcheon of Mr. Gwinnett was without a blot.
Sages and Heroes of the American Revolution|L. Carroll Judson

Now, en route to Gwinnett's, he was briefing his assistant on what had happened.
Murder in the Gunroom|Henry Beam Piper