Old Glory

noun

: the flag of the U.S.

Word History

First Known Use

1862, in the meaning defined above

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The first known use of Old Glory was in 1862

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“Old Glory.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/Old%20Glory. Accessed 28 Mar. 2024.

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Old Glory

noun
: the flag of the U.S.

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