rosecrans

/ˈroʊsɪkrænz/

Definitions

1. noun

A member of the 1st Nebraska Cavalry Regiment in the American Civil War.

“Rosecrans’ men fought bravely at the Battle of Stones River.”

2. proper noun

A city in Illinois, United States, named after William Rosecrans.

“The residents of Rosecrans are proud of their city’s history.”

Synonyms

  • cavalryman
  • soldier

Antonyms

  • deserter
  • traitor