Tappan

[ tap-uhn ]

/ ˈtæp ən /

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noun

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

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How to use Tappan in a sentence

The crash of 1837 came; and Arthur Tappan, and the rest who had not paid out capital, ceased to pay interest.
The College, the Market, and the Court|Caroline H. Dall
It should be remarked that Mr. Tappan did not agree with those abolitionists who denounced the Constitution and the Church.
American Missionary - Volume 50, No. 3, March, 1896|Various
The work of founding Universities of this character, Dr. Tappan maintains, has been delayed too long.
Harper's New Monthly Magazine, No. IX.--February, 1851.--Vol. II.|Various
Mr. Tappan died March 25, 1871, in the ninetieth year of his age.
Charles Sumner; his complete works, volume 7 (of 20)|Charles Sumner

Lewis Tappan, the treasurer, was a successful young business man.
Unitarianism in America|George Willis Cooke