Millard Fillmore

English

Etymology

A reference to the 13th president of the United States, often considered the most insignificant of the presidents.

Noun

Millard Fillmore (plural Millard Fillmores)

1. A little-known, unremarkable or insignificant political figure.
   • 1976 August 14, “Republicans Or Whigs?”, in Times-News:

     If President Ford wins the nomination, but loses the election by a huge margin, he will be the Millard Fillmore of 1976

   • 1997 April 18, “`Murder at 1600': Anatomy of a Dud”, in The Salt Lake Tribune:

     It will likely go down as the Millard Fillmore of the bunch -- unremarkable and quickly forgettable.

   • 2007 September 20, “SPEND 'SIMPSONS' TIME READING CONSTITUTION”, in Arizona Republic:

     It is sort of the Millard Fillmore of national events. Although established in 1959, it has been condemned to national anonymity