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Breckinridge

biographical name

Breck·​in·​ridge ˈbre-kən-(ˌ)rij How to pronounce Breckinridge (audio)
John Cabell 1821–1875 American politician; vice president of the U.S. (1857–61)

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“Breckinridge.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/Breckinridge. Accessed 1 Dec. 2025.

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