"Volunteer State" meaning in All languages combined

See Volunteer State on Wiktionary

Proper name [English]

Etymology: Perhaps because of the prominent role of volunteer soldiers from Tennessee during the War of 1812; perhaps in reference to volunteers for the Mexican–American War. Head templates: {{en-proper noun|head=Volunteer State}} Volunteer State
  1. The official nickname for the state of Tennessee in the United States of America. Categories (place): State nicknames of the United States, Tennessee, USA

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