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Rittenhouse Definition & Meaning

rittenhouse
noun
  1. United States astronomer said to have built the first telescope made in America; also the first director of the United States Mint (1732-1796)

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What does rittenhouse mean?
United States astronomer said to have built the first telescope made in America; also the first director of the United States Mint (1732-1796)
What part of speech is rittenhouse?
Rittenhouse is a noun.

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