"Jeff Davis" meaning in English

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Proper name

Etymology: From the name of the rebel president, Jefferson Davis, of the 19th century secessionist country of the Confederate States of America. Head templates: {{en-proper-noun}} Jeff Davis
  1. An administrative district in the United States; Ellipsis of Jeff Davis County. Wikipedia link: en:Jefferson Davis Categories (place): Places in the United States Derived forms: County of Jeff Davis, Jeff Davis County Related terms: Jefferson Davis
    Sense id: en-Jeff_Davis-en-name-1IV1ntIt Categories (other): English entries with incorrect language header

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