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Pawson

UK/ˈpɔː.sən/US/ˈpɔ.sən/

Pawson proper noun: a surname originating as a patronymic.

Proper noun

Pawson

  1. A surname originating as a patronymic.

Origin of Pawson

From a medieval diminutive of Paul + -son.

Words that rhyme with Pawson

Questions about Pawson

What does Pawson mean?
Pawson means a surname originating as a patronymic.
What part of speech is Pawson?
Pawson is a proper noun.
How do you pronounce Pawson?
Pawson is pronounced /ˈpɔː.sən/ (UK).

Words near Pawson in the dictionary

  1. pawshakings
  2. pawsies
  3. pawsitive
  4. Pawsner
  5. pawsome
  6. Pawson
  7. pawstep
  8. pawsteps
  9. Pawtella
  10. pawtener
  11. pawteners

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