"Pennamite" meaning in English

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Noun

Forms: Pennamites [plural]
Etymology: Pennsylvania + -ite Etymology templates: {{suffix|en|Pennsylvania|ite}} Pennsylvania + -ite Head templates: {{en-noun}} Pennamite (plural Pennamites)
  1. (archaic or historical) A person from, or fond of, Pennsylvania.
    Sense id: en-Pennamite-en-noun-It6VFcoG Categories (other): English entries with incorrect language header, English terms suffixed with -ite

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