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Tappan

[tap-uh n]

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noun

Arthur,1786–1865, and his brother Lewis, 1788–1873, U.S. businessmen, philanthropists, and abolitionists.

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Historical Examples of tappan

They rushed me through the chaos of the city to the Tappan Headquarters.
Wandl the Invader
Raymond King Cummings
It may be said that Dr. Tappan possessed the defects of his qualities.
The University of Michigan
Wilfred Shaw
The Observatory has grown rapidly since its establishment by Dr. Tappan in 1852.
The University of Michigan
Wilfred Shaw
Tobin then beheaded the two and took the heads to Colonel Tappan.
Old Fort Garland
James T. Forrest
Mr. Tappan died March 25, 1871, in the ninetieth year of his age.
Charles Sumner; his complete works, volume 7 (of 20)
Charles Sumner