Putnam

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Put·​nam ˈpət-nəm How to pronounce Putnam (audio)
Israel 1718–1790 American general in Revolution

Putnam

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biographical name (2)

Rufus 1738–1824 cousin of Israel Putnam American general in Revolution

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“Putnam.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/Putnam. Accessed 8 Nov. 2024.

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