Manassas
[muh-nas-uh s]
- a town in NE Virginia: battles of Bull Run 1861, 1862.
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Contemporary Examples
The Zimmermans, George and his parents, Robert and Gladys, moved to Florida from the Manassas, Va., area about 10 years ago.
George Zimmerman, the Man Who Shot Trayvon Martin, Profiled by Family and NeighborsMatthew DeLuca
March 21, 2012
Eventually, it takes a toll on Coach Bill, and he decides to leave Manassas after their memorable 2009 season.
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He learned about Gettysburg and Vicksburg, Manassas, and Antietam.
Historical Examples
His trophies are the wooden guns from Centreville and Manassas.
Diary from November 12, 1862, to October 18, 1863Adam Gurowski
This was a portion of the force which had expected a fight at Manassas Gap.
Three Years in the Federal CavalryWillard Glazier
At last the ambulance appeared—a good one, captured at Manassas.
The Long RollMary Johnston
In the flush of triumph after Manassas they had said "It is over."
The Long RollMary Johnston
Didn't I say that the old Manassas Gap ain't half so black as she's painted?
The Long RollMary Johnston
Manassas
- a town in NE Virginia, west of Alexandria: site of the victory of Confederate forces in the Battles of Bull Run, or First and Second Manassas (1861; 1862), during the American Civil War. Pop: 37 166 (2003 est)
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