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pulaski

/pjuˈlæˌski/

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What does pulaski mean?

noun

  1. A double-ended fire-fighting tool, usually long-handled, and having an ax-blade on one side and a mattock-blade on the other.

proper noun

  1. A surname from Polish.
  2. A city, the county seat of Giles County, Tennessee, United States.
More meanings (1)

proper noun

  1. A town, the county seat of Pulaski County, Virginia, United States.

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IPA pronunciation

/pjuˈlæˌski/

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It was at this time also, that Gen. Count Pulaski, a Polander, began to distinguish himself as a partisan.
William Dobein JamesA Sketch of the Life of Brig. Gen. Francis Marion and a History of His BrigadeProject Gutenberg ebook #923
Another distinguished personage who fell in this fatal affair, was Col. Count Pulaski, a brave and skilful captain of cavalry, better known in history for his attempt upon the life of Stanislaus Poniatowski, King of Poland.
William Gilmore SimmsThe Life of Francis MarionProject Gutenberg ebook #843