custer : Idioms & Phrases
custer's last stand
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noun a battle in Montana near the Little Bighorn River between United States cavalry under Custer and several groups of Native Americans (1876); Custer was pursuing Sioux led by Sitting Bull; Custer underestimated the size of the Sioux forces (which were supported by Cheyenne warriors) and was killed along with all his command
Battle of the Little Bighorn; Battle of Little Bighorn; Little Bighorn.
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general custer
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noun United States general who was killed along with all his command by the Sioux at the Battle of Little Bighorn (1839-1876)
General Custer; Custer.
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george armstrong custer
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noun United States general who was killed along with all his command by the Sioux at the Battle of Little Bighorn (1839-1876)
General Custer; Custer.