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Word

harrison

Phoneticshar·ri·son

/ˈhɛɹɪsən/

Definitions

01a family name

A1

n. a common English last name that originally meant 'son of Harry'.

n. A common English surname of patronymic origin, meaning 'son of Harry'.

“George Harrison was the lead guitarist for the famous band The Beatles.”

“The professor noted that Harrison is one of the most frequently occurring surnames in the northern counties of England due to its patronymic roots.”

02a male first name

A1

n. a popular first name for boys.

n. A masculine given name transferred from the surname.

“Harrison Ford is a very famous American actor known for playing Indiana Jones.”

“In recent years, Harrison has seen a resurgence in popularity as a given name in both the United States and the United Kingdom.”

03a place name

B1

n. the name of many towns and cities, especially in the United States.

n. A frequent toponym in the United States, including cities in New Jersey, New York, and Arkansas.

“The train makes a stop in Harrison before reaching the city center.”

“The municipality of Harrison, New Jersey, has undergone significant urban redevelopment due to its proximity to the PATH rail system.”

Etymology

From Harry + -son.

Etymology adapted from Wiktionary, available under CC BY-SA 4.0.

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