Davidson

name

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Definitions

Proper Noun
  1. 1
    An English and Scottish surname originating as a patronymic.

    "Golden State Warriors star Steph Curry has accepted the role of assistant general manager for the basketball programs at alma mater Davidson College."

  2. 2
    A suburb of the Northern Beaches of Sydney, New South Wales, Australia.
  3. 3
    A town in the Rural Municipality of Arm River No. 252, Saskatchewan, Canada.
  4. 4
    A number of places in the United States:; An unincorporated community in Boone Township, Harrison County, Indiana.
  5. 5
    A number of places in the United States:; A suburban town in Mecklenburg County and Iredell County, North Carolina.
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  1. 6
    A number of places in the United States:; A non-functioning township in Iredell County, North Carolina.
  2. 7
    A number of places in the United States:; A town in Tillman County, Oklahoma.
  3. 8
    A number of places in the United States:; A township in Sullivan County, Pennsylvania.

Example

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"Something dreadful has happened to Miss Davidson."

Etymology

From David + -son.

Related phrases

Davidson CountyDavidson's Mains

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