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Bismarck

"drink of champagne and stout" (also called a black velvet), 1910, named for the German chancellor (1815-1898), who was said to have been fond of it. The surname is said to be short for Biscofsmark "bishop's boundary." The capital city of North Dakota was named 1873 in honor of the chancellor in recognition of the investment of German bondholders in the railroad through there.

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Definitions of Bismarck from WordNet

Bismarck (n.)
German statesman under whose leadership Germany was united (1815-1898);
Synonyms: von Bismarck / Otto von Bismarck / Prince Otto von Bismarck / Prince Otto Eduard Leopold von Bismarck / Iron Chancellor
Bismarck (n.)
capital of the state of North Dakota; located in south central North Dakota overlooking the Missouri river;
Synonyms: capital of North Dakota
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