Definition of lexington Lexington

/lɛˈksɪŋtʌn/ - [leksingtun] - Lex•ing•ton

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What does lexington mean?

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lexington - the first battle of the American Revolution (April 19, 1775)
		Concord, Lexington and Concord
		american revolution, american revolutionary war, american war of independence, war of american independence the revolution of the American Colonies against Great Britain; 1775-1783
lexington - a city in eastern Kentucky; noted for raising thoroughbred horses
lexington - town in eastern Massachusetts near Boston where the first battle of the American Revolution was fought

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lexington
A township of Middlesex Co., Mass., 11 miles northwest from Boston. The first battle in the war between Great Britain and her revolted colonies in North America was fought here on April 19, 1775, and ended disastrously for the British.
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A village of Lafayette township, Mo., on the right bank of the Missouri River. In September, 1861, a body of Federal troops under Col. Mulligan were here captured by the Confederate general Price. The town was retaken by the Federals in October following. In October, 1864, an indecisive engagement took place here between the armies of Gens. Price and Blunt.