norton

n. a common English family name or a first name for men.

n. a common English habitational surname derived from various locations; also used as a masculine given name.

“Professor Norton assigned three chapters of reading for the next seminar.”

“The Norton family has resided in this particular county for several generations, according to the local parish records.”

n. the name of many towns and villages in English-speaking countries.

n. a frequent toponym in the United Kingdom and North America, typically originating from Old English terms meaning 'north enclosure'.

“They decided to stop for lunch in a small village called Norton.”

“Several municipalities named Norton exist across the United States, often leading to confusion during regional logistics planning.”

n. a motorcycle made by the famous British company Norton.

n. a motorcycle manufactured by the Norton Motorcycle Company, a historic British marque.

“He spent his weekends restoring a vintage Norton in his garage.”

“The collector took great pride in his 1950s Norton, which he maintained in pristine mechanical condition for vintage racing events.”

British English

n. a large book of stories or poems published by W. W. Norton, often used in university.

n. a reference to a literary anthology published by W. W. Norton & Company, frequently used as a standard university textbook.

“You can find that poem in the Norton Anthology of English Literature.”

“Students are expected to bring their heavy Norton to every lecture for close reading exercises.”

Academic