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Wilson

wil·son

UK/ˈwɪlsən/ US/ˈwɪlsn̩/ common

noun

1.

author of the first novel by an African American that was published in the United States (1808-1870)

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2.

English writer of novels and short stories (1913-1991)

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3.

Scottish ornithologist in the United States (1766-1813)

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Canadian geophysicist who was a pioneer in the study of plate tectonics (1908-1993)

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American Revolutionary leader who was one of the signers of the Declaration of Independence (1742-1798)

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United States entomologist who has generalized from social insects to other animals including humans (born in 1929)

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United States literary critic (1895-1972)

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28th President of the United States; led the United States in World War I and secured the formation of the League of Nations (1856-1924)

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11.

a peak in the San Juan mountains of Colorado (14,246 feet high)

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Origin

From Will (short form of William) + -son.

Phrases

  • Lake Wilson
  • Mount Wilson
  • Mowat-Wilson syndrome
  • Point Wilson
  • Upper Wilsons Creek
  • Wilson chamber
  • Wilson County
  • Wilson-Bappu effect

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