Definition

Proper noun: * Millard Fillmore: The 13th President of the United States, who assumed the presidency upon the death of Zachary Taylor. He served from 1850 to 1853.

Usage

• Proper noun:
  • Millard Fillmore is often ranked among the least-remembered U.S. presidents.
  • The Compromise of 1850 was signed into law during the presidency of Millard Fillmore.

Advanced Usage

• Historical Reference: The name is used to refer to the historical period, policies, or administrative style associated with his presidency.
  • The Millard Fillmore administration struggled with the escalating national divisions over slavery.
• Figurative Use for Obscurity: Sometimes used humorously or critically to symbolize an obscure or forgotten figure.
  • He joked that his knowledge of 19th-century politics was so poor he could barely remember Millard Fillmore.

Variants and Related Words

• Fillmorean (adj): Pertaining to or characteristic of Millard Fillmore or his presidency (rarely used).
• The Fillmore Administration: The executive branch of the U.S. government under President Fillmore.

Synonyms

• The 13th President: A formal synonym referencing his numerical order.
• President Fillmore: A more formal address.

Related Phrases

• "A Millard Fillmore figure": An idiom-like construction describing someone who is historically present but largely overlooked or forgotten in popular memory.
  • In the company's history, the first CFO was a Millard Fillmore figure, essential but seldom mentioned.

Noun

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