Thomasson

//ˈtɑməsən// name, noun

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Definitions

Noun
  1. 1
    An architectural element that no longer serves its purpose but is retained in a structure for aesthetic reasons.
Proper Noun
  1. 1
    A surname originating as a patronymic.

Etymology

Etymology 1

From Thomas + -son. Literally, “son of Thomas”.

Etymology 2

From Japanese, named after attractive but ineffectual baseball player Gary Thomasson (1951–).

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