Buchanan

Bu·chan·an

[byoo-kan-uhn, buh-]
noun
James, 1791–1868, 15th president of the U.S. 1857–61.
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Buchanan (bjuːˈkænən) [Click for IPA pronunciation guide]
 
n
1.  George. 1506--82, Scottish historian, who was tutor to Mary, Queen of Scots and James VI; author of History of Scotland (1582)
2.  James. 1791--1868, 15th president of the US (1857--61)

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