Anson

//ˈæn.sən// name

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Definitions

Proper Noun
  1. 1
    An English surname transferred from the given name meaning "son of Agnes".
  2. 2
    A male given name transferred from the surname.
  3. 3
    The Avro Anson
  4. 4
    A city, the county seat of Jones County, Texas, United States.

Etymology

From Ann + -son (the former word is a diminutive).

Related phrases

Anson CountyTeluk Ansoncounty seatjones county

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