Jefferson
jef·fer·son
noun
1.
3rd President of the United States; chief drafter of the Declaration of Independence; made the Louisiana Purchase in 1803 and sent out the Lewis and Clark Expedition to explore it (1743-1826)
Origin
From Jeffrey + -son. The placenames in the United States are named for Thomas Jefferson.
Phrases
- County of Jefferson
- Jefferson City
- Jefferson County
- Jefferson Davis
- Jefferson Davis County
- Jefferson Davis Parish
- Jefferson disk
- Jefferson-Jackson dinner
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