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Gads·​den | \ ˈgadz-dən How to pronounce Gadsden (audio) \

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James 1788–1858 American army officer and diplomat

Gadsden

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Gads·​den | \ ˈgadz-dən How to pronounce Gadsden (audio) \

Definition of Gadsden (Entry 2 of 2)

city on the Coosa River in northeastern Alabama population 36,856

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“Gadsden.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/Gadsden. Accessed 28 May. 2022.

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