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cuffy

cuffy

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An 18th-century African who led a 1763 slave revolt in Guyana
  • proper noun
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  • Patrick Cuffy
  • Cuffy said

Examples

  • In fact, we've appointed Cuffy Meigs to direct the initiative.

    Atlas Shrugged: Part III (2014)

  • Cuffy led the 1763 Berbice slave uprising in present-day Guyana, becoming a symbol of resistance.

  • As a prominent figure, Cuffy inspired many others to fight for their freedom in the 18th century.

  • The story of Cuffy serves as a powerful reminder of the struggle against oppression and the quest for liberty.

Surface Forms

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Etymology

Cuffy most likely comes from a West African name like Kofi, which means 'born on Friday' and was brought to the Caribbean by enslaved people, so the name remembers African roots; that's why the leader Cuffy of the 1763 Berbice rebellion is now a symbol of courage and resistance.