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Burgoyne

Burgoyne

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An 18th-century British general who surrendered his army at Saratoga during the American Revolutionary War
  • proper noun
  • /bərˈɡɔɪn/
: Burgoyne
  • In 1777, Burgoyne planned an ambitious campaign to gain control of the northern colonies.
  • John Burgoyne
  • Gen. John Burgoyne
  • General Burgoyne

Examples

  • Burgoyne planned to attack from the north, and General Howe would attack from the south.

    Academic text (2014)

  • In June 1777, British General John Burgoyne left Quebec, Canada, for Albany, New York.

    Academic text (2014)

  • British General John Burgoyne led his troops during the pivotal events of the American Revolutionary War.

  • The defeat of Burgoyne at Saratoga was a turning point in the War for Independence.

Surface Forms

Burgoyne main

Etymology

Burgoyne comes from an old French name meaning 'from Burgundy', the region in France famous for its wine. So the surname originally showed that a family came from Burgundy, and today it is simply a family name, as in General Burgoyne.