centinel
- proper noun
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Centinel
- That concern was well described in the December 5, 1787 edition of the Massachusetts Centinel.
Examples
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The Indiana Centinel, a Vincennes newspaper, published an article honoring the fallen Indian leader.
Fiction book (1998) -
Lansing and Yates were also strongly criticized by "A Citizen" writing in the Lansingburg Northern Centinel:
Academic text (2016) -
A series of Anti-Federalist articles appeared in the Massachusetts Centinel from December 29th, 1787, through February 6th, 1788.
Academic text (2016) -
With an eye toward the inevitable newspaper war, Gunn saw to it that Alexander M'Millan, printer of the Augusta Southern Centinel, received twenty-eight thousand acres of Georgia Company land.
Academic text (2010) -
The December 5, 1787 edition of the Massachusetts Centinel reported on significant local events.
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In its latest issue, the Indiana Centinel highlighted community achievements and local news.
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The Massachusetts Centinel was known for its staunch political commentary during the early years of American democracy.
Surface Forms
Etymology
Centinel used as a paper name comes from the same root sent- meaning 'to feel' or 'notice'. A newspaper called centinel suggests it 'watches' the town like a guard and reports what it finds for the people.
