"Pinkertonian" meaning in English

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Adjective

IPA: /ˌpɪŋkəˈtəʊ.ni.ən/ [Received-Pronunciation], /ˌpɪŋkɚˈtoʊ.ni.ən/ [General-American] Forms: more Pinkertonian [comparative], most Pinkertonian [superlative]
Rhymes: -əʊniən Etymology: From Pinkerton + -ian. Etymology templates: {{suffix|en|Pinkerton|ian}} Pinkerton + -ian Head templates: {{en-adj}} Pinkertonian (comparative more Pinkertonian, superlative most Pinkertonian)
  1. Of or relating to the Pinkerton National Detective Agency.
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