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Han⋅cock

[han-kok]
–noun
1. Herbert Jeffrey (Herbie), born 1940, U.S. jazz pianist and composer.
2. John, 1737–93, American statesman: first signer of the Declaration of Independence.
3. Winfield Scott, 1824–86, Union general in the Civil War.
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Han·cock   (hān'kŏk')   
American musician and composer of jazz and popular music. He is noted for his work with piano and electronic keyboard instruments.
Hancock, John 1737-1793.  
American politician and Revolutionary leader. He was president of the Continental Congress (1775-1777) and the first to sign the Declaration of Independence. Hancock later served nine terms as governor of Massachusetts (1780-1785 and 1787-1793).
Hancock, Winfield Scott 1824-1886.  
American Civil War general who defeated Robert E. Lee and George Pickett in the Gettysburg Campaign (1863).
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