I only regret that I have but one life to lose for my country

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I only regret that I have but one life to lose for my country definition


Words spoken by the patriot Nathan Hale, who was executed as a spy by the British in 1776.

The American Heritage® New Dictionary of Cultural Literacy, Third Edition
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I only regret that I have but one life to lose for my country is always a great word to know.
So is ninnyhammer. Does it mean:
a scrap or morsel of food left at a meal.
a fool or simpleton; ninny.
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