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Thomasson en · PROPN · etymology 1

Pronunciation

  • /ˈtɑməsən/ (US)
  • /ˈtɒməsən/ (UK)

Etymology

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

Meanings

  1. A surname originating as a patronymic.

Forms

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Thomson alternative lexicographic
Tompson alternative lexicographic
Tomson alternative lexicographic
Thompson alternative lexicographic
Thomason alternative lexicographic

Deriveds

Thomassonian

Relateds

Thomas · Toms · Tomkins · Tom · Tompkin

Thomasson en · NOUN · etymology 2

Pronunciation

  • /ˈtɑməsən/ (US)
  • /ˈtɒməsən/ (UK)

Etymology

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

Meanings

  1. An architectural element that no longer serves its purpose but is retained in a structure for aesthetic reasons.

Forms

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Thomassons Number=Plur lexicographic

Synonyms

Hyperart Thomasson

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