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Nixon.

An English surname transferred from the given name.

5 characters2 syllables approx.English language

Meaning & usage

name/ˈnɪk.sɪn//ˈnɪk.sən/
  1. An English surname transferred from the given name.

  2. An English surname transferred from the given name. Richard Nixon, 37th President of the United States of America.

  3. A township in DeWitt County, Illinois, United States, named after early settlers George, William and Morris Nixon.

  4. A census-designated place in Washoe County, Nevada, United States, named in honor of George S. Nixon, Nevada senator.

Where this word comes from

From Nick + -son, an alteration of Nickson, originally a patronymic meaning "son of Nicholas".

noun/ˈnɪk.sɪn//ˈnɪk.sən/
  1. A drug of low quality and low potency passed off as a powerful, pure drug.

    slang
Where this word comes from

From Nick + -son, an alteration of Nickson, originally a patronymic meaning "son of Nicholas".

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