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
- 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
- A northern suburb of Perth in the City of Wanneroo, Western Australia.
- A neighbourhood of Mississauga, Regional Municipality of Peel, Ontario, Canada.
- A town in the Eastern Cape province, South Africa.
- A minor city in Grayson County, Kentucky.
- An unincorporated community in Howard County, Maryland.
- An unincorporated community in Lawrence County, Missouri.
- A minor city in Colfax County, Nebraska.
- A town and census-designated place therein, in Monroe County, New York.
- An unincorporated community in Columbiana County, Ohio.
- A former community in Payne County, Oklahoma.
- 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
Source and license
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