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jay cooke

 

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Noun jay cooke has 1 sense
  1. Cooke, Jay Cooke - United States financier who marketed Union bonds to finance the Civil War; the failure of his bank resulted in a financial panic in 1873 (1821-1905)
    --1 is a kind of financier, moneyman

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Jay Cooke

Part of Speech: Noun

Sense 1: Jay Cooke is a famous American financier and banker who is best known for his role in financing the Union during the American Civil War.

Sample Sentence: Jay Cooke's financial expertise played a pivotal role in supporting the Union during the American Civil War.

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Sense 2: In local context, Jay Cooke may refer to a street or a specific location that bears his name in tribute to his contributions.

Sample Sentence: Let's meet at Jay Cooke Street for lunch; it has some great restaurants.

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Sense 3: Another local interpretation of Jay Cooke could be a popular dish or drink named after the financier.

Sample Sentence: Don't miss out on trying the delicious Jay Cooke cocktail at the local bar; it's a customer favorite!

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