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Nanson

/ˈnænsən/

Nanson proper noun: a surname originating as a matronymic.

Proper noun

Nanson

  1. A surname originating as a matronymic.

Origin of Nanson

From Nan + -son (the former is an old diminutive related to Nancy), son of Anne. First noted in Yorkshire, Northern England in the 16th century.

Words that rhyme with Nanson

Questions about Nanson

What does Nanson mean?
Nanson means a surname originating as a matronymic.
What part of speech is Nanson?
Nanson is a proper noun.
How do you pronounce Nanson?
Nanson is pronounced /ˈnænsən/.

Words near Nanson in the dictionary

  1. Nansha
  2. Nanshan
  3. Nanshi
  4. Nansi
  5. Nansledan
  6. Nanson
  7. Nanstallon
  8. nansy pansy
  9. Nant Peris
  10. Nant-y-Bwch
  11. Nant-y-derry

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