Amherst is named after Lord Jeffrey Amherst, a British general who called for germ warfare against American Indians in the mid-18th century.

安默斯特的得名源于杰弗瑞•安默斯特男爵，这位英国将军在18世纪中期曾主张对美洲印第安人实施细菌战。

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The town of Amherst, Massachusetts, was named for Lord Jeff even before he became a Lord. Amherst College was later named after the town.

甚至在他成为爵士之前马萨诸塞州阿姆赫斯特镇就已经被命名为杰弗爵士镇。

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The school and its namesake town in Massachusetts were named after Lord Jeffery Amherst, a famed officer in the British Army during the 1700s.

NPR: FINALS WATCH: Amherst Wins Division III Title

The Amherst Lord Jeffs have won their second Division III men's basketball national championship, defeating Mary Hardin-Baylor 87-70 at Phillips Arena.

NPR: FINALS WATCH: Amherst Wins Division III Title