Han·cock (h n k k ), Herbert Jeffrey Known as "Herbie." Born 1940. American musician and composer of jazz and popular music. He is noted for his work with piano and electronic keyboard instruments. |
| Hancock, John 1737-1793. American politician and Revolutionary leader. He was president of the Continental Congress (1775-1777) and the first to sign the Declaration of Independence. Hancock later served nine terms as governor of Massachusetts (1780-1785 and 1787-1793). |
| Hancock, Winfield Scott 1824-1886. American Civil War general who defeated Robert E. Lee and George Pickett in the Gettysburg Campaign (1863). |
Hancock [ˈhænkɒk]
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1. (Biographies / Hancock, Anthony John (1924-1968) M, British, THEATRE: comedian) Anthony John, known as Tony. 1924-68, British comedian, noted for his radio series Hancock's Half Hour
2. (Biographies / Hancock, John (1737-1793) M, US, POLITICS: statesman) John. 1737-93, American statesman; first signatory of the Declaration of Independence
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| Noun | 1. |  Hancock - American revolutionary patriot who was president of the Continental Congress; was the first signer of the Declaration of Independence (1737-1793) |
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