Daniel Morgan

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An American general who led colonial soldiers to win at Cowpens during the American Revolution

proper noun
/ˈdeɪnjəl ˈmɔrɡən/

: Daniel Morgan

Daniel Morgan played a pivotal role in the victory at the Battle of Cowpens during the American Revolution.

Examples

General Daniel Morgan is celebrated for his decisive leadership at the Battle of Cowpens in 1781.
General Daniel Morgan was a key figure in the American Revolution.
Historians often cite Daniel Morgan as one of the key tactical leaders of the colonial forces.
Many monuments across the United States commemorate Daniel Morgan's military achievements.
Did Daniel Morgan lead the American forces at Cowpens?
Most American history textbooks include Daniel Morgan as an influential general during the Revolutionary War.
Countless discussions on military strategy reference Daniel Morgan's innovative tactics used in the American Revolution.

Surface Forms

Daniel Morgan main

Morphology

Daniel + Morgan

This is a personal name referring to a specific historical individual; knowing the constituent words 'Daniel' and 'Morgan' does not convey the biographical information that he was an American general or his role in the Revolution. Proper names are referential and convention-bound rather than compositionally built from their parts, so their meanings must be learned independently.

Etymology

Daniel Morgan was an American general who won a famous victory at the Battle of Cowpens by using smart tactics and brave riflemen. That clear picture of a clever leader and a small force beating the British is why his name is remembered for bold, skilled leadership in the 'American Revolution'.