Gustavus Franklin Swift

Definitions of Gustavus Franklin Swift
  1. noun
    United States meat-packer who began the use of refrigerated railroad cars (1839-1903)
    synonyms: Swift
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    meat packer, packer
    a wholesaler in the meat-packing business
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