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Bateson

/ˈbeɪt.sən/

Bateson proper noun: a surname originating as a patronymic.

Proper noun

Bateson (plural Batesons)

  1. A surname originating as a patronymic.

Forms of Bateson

pluralBatesons

Origin of Bateson

From a medieval diminutive form of Bartholomew + -son.

Questions about Bateson

What does Bateson mean?
Bateson means a surname originating as a patronymic.
What part of speech is Bateson?
Bateson is a proper noun.
How do you pronounce Bateson?
Bateson is pronounced /ˈbeɪt.sən/.

Words near Bateson in the dictionary

  1. Batesburg
  2. Batesburg-Leesville
  3. Batesfordian
  4. Batesian
  5. Batesian mimicry
  6. Bateson
  7. Batesons
  8. Batesville
  9. Batesy
  10. Batetela
  11. batey

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