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Townsend

town·send

UK/ˈtaʊn.zənd/ US/ˈtæɔn.zənd/ uncommon

noun

1.

United States social reformer who proposed an old-age pension sponsored by the federal government; his plan was a precursor to Social Security (1867-1960)

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Origin

From town + -s- + end. From Middle English toun (“hamlet, village”) + ende (“end”), referring to a dweller at the outskirts of a village.

Phrases

  • Daentl Townsend Siegel syndrome
  • Hooker's Townsend daisy
  • Port Townsend
  • Ramsauer-Townsend effect
  • Townsend avalanche
  • Townsend daisy
  • Townsend deprivation index
  • Townsend discharge

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