Pickens

[ pik-uhnz ]

noun
  1. Andrew, 1739–1817, American Revolutionary general.

  2. Fort. Fort Pickens.

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How to use Pickens in a sentence

  • As soon as Col. Pickens heard of it he immediately visited his opponent and offered him any assistance within his power.

    Revolutionary Reader | Sophie Lee Foster
  • "Of course the officers of Fort Pickens are on the lookout for the saucy little craft," added Mr. Blowitt.

  • No part of the island was inhabited, or even occupied, except Fort Pickens and a Union camp.

  • "To keep the people at Fort Pickens from sending out any armed force," replied the intelligent contraband.