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Eisenhower

surname, from German Eisenhauer, literally "iron-cutter, iron-hewer," "perhaps based on Fr. Taillefer" [George F. Jones, "German-American Names," 3rd ed., 2006]. See iron (n.) + hew (v.).

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Definitions of Eisenhower from WordNet

Eisenhower (n.)
United States general who supervised the invasion of Normandy and the defeat of Nazi Germany; 34th President of the United States (1890-1961);
Synonyms: Dwight Eisenhower / Dwight D. Eisenhower / Dwight David Eisenhower / Ike / President Eisenhower
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