Pinckney

American  

[pingk-nee] / ˈpɪŋk ni /

noun

1. Charles, 1757–1824, American Revolutionary leader and politician: senator 1798–1801.

2. Charles Cotesworth 1746–1825, and his brother Thomas, 1750–1828, American patriots and statesmen.

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Pinckney British  

/ ˈpɪŋknɪ /

noun

1. Charles. 1757–1824, US statesman, who was a leading member of the convention that framed the US Constitution (1787)

2. his cousin, Charles Cotesworth. 1746–1825, US soldier, statesman, and diplomat, who also served at the Constitutional Convention

3. his brother, Thomas. 1750–1828, US soldier and politician. He was US minister to Britain (1792–96) and special envoy to Spain (1795–96)

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Example Sentences

Ritter monitored the fallout from Doe’s death from New York, according to FBI Special Agent Clay Trippi, citing Facebook messages between Ritter and a friend from Allendale, Xavier Pinckney.

From Seattle Times • Feb. 22, 2024

On Aug. 11, Pinckney told Ritter nobody was “really talking,” which Trippi said he took as a reference to scant cooperation with police.

From Seattle Times • Feb. 22, 2024

The dead included the Rev. Clementa Pinckney, a Democratic state senator and pastor at the church.

From Los Angeles Times • Aug. 31, 2023

But Mr. Darby, who mentored Emanuel pastor Clementa Pinckney, who was killed in the attack, takes issue with a “kumbaya response” that emphasizes the Black community’s forgiveness at the expense of systemic change.

From Washington Times • Aug. 28, 2023

“And I want to build you another drink,” Father Pinckney said, taking Bull’s glass to the bar.

From "The Great Santini" by Pat Conroy