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Carson

car·son

UK/ˈkɑː.sən/ US/ˈkɑɹ.sən/ common

noun

1.

United States biologist remembered for her opposition to the use of pesticides that were hazardous to wildlife (1907-1964)

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2.

United States frontiersman who guided Fremont''s expeditions in the 1840s and served as a Union general in the Civil War (1809-1868)

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Origin

Could originate from the Gaelic name "Carr" or "Carra", meaning "rock" or "fort," combined with "son", thus "son of Carr.".

Phrases

  • Carson City
  • Carson County
  • Carson Sink
  • Kit Carson County

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