n. America; the United States; -- a poetical appellation given in honor of
n. [ From Columbia the United States. ] (Mil.) A form of seacoast cannon; a long, chambered gun designed for throwing shot or shells with heavy charges of powder, at high angles of elevation. [ 1913 Webster ]
☞ Since the War of 1812 the
a. [ From Columbia. ] Of or pertaining to the United States, or to America. [ 1913 Webster ]