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Proper Noun

1. 1
   A surname originating as a patronymic.
2. 2
   A number of places in the United States:; A ghost town in Wright County, Minnesota.
3. 3
   A number of places in the United States:; A town in Broome County, New York, named after Daniel S. Dickinson.
4. 4
   A number of places in the United States:; A town in Franklin County, New York, named after Philemon Dickinson.
5. 5
   A number of places in the United States:; A city, the county seat of Stark County, North Dakota.

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6. 6
   A number of places in the United States:; A township in Cumberland County, Pennsylvania.
7. 7
   A number of places in the United States:; A city in Galveston County, Texas.

Synonyms

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emily dickinson

Example

More examples

"A friend of mine is distantly related to Emily Dickinson."

Etymology

From Dickin + -son.

Related phrases

Dickinson Countycounty seatnorth dakotastark county

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