Davenport

biographical name

Dav·en·port ˈda-vən-ˌpȯrt

ˈda-vᵊm-

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John 1597–1670 American (English-born) clergyman and founder of New Haven colony

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davenport

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dav·en·port ˈdav-ən-ˌpō(ə)rt

ˈdav-ᵊm-,

-pȯ(ə)rt

: a large upholstered sofa

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