fillmore

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Definition

Proper noun A person's surname, most notably referring to Millard Fillmore, the 13th President of the United States.

Usage

This word is used almost exclusively as a proper noun to refer to the historical figure Millard Fillmore. It is not used with articles (a, an, the) when referring to the person. * The presidency of Fillmore is often studied in American history classes. * Fillmore succeeded President Zachary Taylor.

Examples
  • Fillmore signed the Compromise of 1850 into law.
  • The museum has a portrait of President Fillmore.
  • Historians debate the legacy of Millard Fillmore.
Advanced Usage
  • The name can be used metonymically to refer to his presidential administration or its policies.
    • The Fillmore administration dealt with increasing sectional tensions.
  • It can appear in the names of institutions, streets, or buildings named in his honor.
    • She attended Fillmore High School.
Variants and Related Words
  • Millard Fillmore: The full name of the 13th U.S. President.
Synonyms
  • The 13th President: A formal reference to his office.
  • President Fillmore: A more formal and complete title.
Related Phrases and Idioms

(This is a proper name, so it does not have idioms or phrasal verbs in the conventional sense. However, it may appear in historical phrases.) * The Age of Fillmore: A phrase sometimes used to denote the historical period of his presidency (1850-1853).

Noun
  1. elected vice president and became the 13th President of the United States when Zachary Taylor died in office (1800-1874)