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Clarkson

UK/ˈklɑːk.sən/US/ˈklɑɹk.sən/

Clarkson proper noun: a surname originating as an occupation or as a patronymic for a son of a scribe or priest.

Proper noun

Clarkson

  1. A surname originating as an occupation or as a patronymic for a son of a scribe or priest.
    • As a rookie in 2014-15, Clarkson became a starter for the Lakers the game after Bryant suffered a torn rotator cuff in the 43rd game of the year.2021 April 13, Bill Oram, “Remembering Kobe Bryant’s final game: Five years later, five untold stories about the Lakers legend’s 60-point night”, in The New York Times
  2. A northern suburb of Perth in the City of Wanneroo, Western Australia.
  3. A neighbourhood of Mississauga, Regional Municipality of Peel, Ontario, Canada.
  4. A town in the Eastern Cape province, South Africa.
  5. A minor city in Grayson County, Kentucky.
  6. An unincorporated community in Howard County, Maryland.
  7. An unincorporated community in Lawrence County, Missouri.
  8. A minor city in Colfax County, Nebraska.
  9. A town and census-designated place therein, in Monroe County, New York.
  10. An unincorporated community in Columbiana County, Ohio.
  11. A former community in Payne County, Oklahoma.
  12. A ghost town in Milam County, Texas.

Origin of Clarkson

From Middle English clerc (“cleric”) + -son, equivalent to Clark + -son.

Words formed from Clarkson

Questions about Clarkson

What does Clarkson mean?
Clarkson means a surname originating as an occupation or as a patronymic for a son of a scribe or priest.
What part of speech is Clarkson?
Clarkson is a proper noun.
How do you pronounce Clarkson?
Clarkson is pronounced /ˈklɑːk.sən/ (UK).

Words near Clarkson in the dictionary

  1. Clarkins
  2. Clarko
  3. clarks
  4. Clarksburg
  5. Clarksdale
  6. Clarkson
  7. Clarkson's disease
  8. Clarksonian
  9. Clarkston
  10. Clarkstons
  11. Clarkstown

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