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nom de guerre

[nom duh gair, nawn duh ger] / ˌnɒm də ˈgɛər, nɔ̃ də ˈgɛr /


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On the subject of holy grails, there’s the first recording by Lenny Kaye, “Crazy Like A Fox,” released under the nom de guerre Link Cromwell.

From Salon Jul. 29, 2026

When it’s over, Parillo, whose nom de guerre in the competition is Velvet Milkman, exhales.

From The Wall Street Journal May 13, 2026

Thaci earned the nom de guerre "Snake" during the conflict, when he served as the KLA's political leader.

From Barron's Feb. 9, 2026

“After the Nuseirat incident, new instructions were issued” to those guarding the captives, said the statement issued in the name of Abu Obeida, a nom de guerre.

From Los Angeles Times Sep. 3, 2024

That he had invoked his father’s nom de guerre surprised him.

From "The Great Santini" by Pat Conroy




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