Macon
Nathaniel, 1758–1837, U.S. politician: Speaker of the House 1801–07.
a city in central Georgia.
Other definitions for Mâcon (2 of 2)
a city in and the capital of Saône-et-Loire, in E central France.
a Burgundy wine, usually white and dry, from the area around Mâcon.
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How to use Macon in a sentence
The bill in the enclosed paper, called Macons No. 2, is not really Macons, though he reports it as chairman.
The Life of Albert Gallatin | Henry AdamsIn the contest upon Macons bill, Mr. Gallatin had the Presidents full support and co-operation.
The Life of Albert Gallatin | Henry AdamsThis bill, commonly known as Macons bill, No. 1, contained twelve sections.
The Life of Albert Gallatin | Henry AdamsMacons law did away with even the pretence of resistance to her authority on the ocean.
The Life of Albert Gallatin | Henry AdamsHe must have been a clever fellow, though, to lead the orchestra in the Franc Macons.
The Confessions of Harry Lorrequer, Complete | Charles James Lever (1806-1872)
British Dictionary definitions for Macon (1 of 2)
/ (ˈmeɪkən) /
a city in the US, in central Georgia, on the Ocmulgee River. Pop: 95 267 (2003 est)
British Dictionary definitions for Mâcon (2 of 2)
/ (French mɑkɔ̃) /
a city in E central France, in the Saône valley: a centre of the wine-producing region of lower Burgundy. Pop: 34 469 (1999)
a red or white wine from the Mâcon area, heavier than the other burgundies
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