Harrison

 [har-uh-suhn]  

Har·ri·son

   [har-uh-suhn]
noun
1.
Benjamin, 1726?–91, American political leader (father of William Henry Harrison).
2.
Benjamin, 1833–1901, twenty-third president of the U.S. 1889–93 (grandson of William Henry Harrison).
3.
George, 1943–2001, English singer and songwriter: lead guitarist for the Beatles.
4.
Peter, 1716–75, English architect in the U.S.
5.
(Sir) Reginald Carey (Rex), 1908–90, English stage and film actor.
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6.
William Henry, 1773–1841, U.S. general: ninth president of the U.S. 1841.
7.
a city in SE New York. 23,046.
8.
a town in W Pennsylvania. 13,252.
9.
a town in NE New Jersey. 12,242.
10.
a male given name.
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Harrison (ˈhærɪsən)
 
—n
1.  Benjamin. 1833--1901, 23rd president of the US (1889--93)
2.  George. 1943--2001, British rock singer, guitarist, and songwriter: a member of the Beatles (1962--70). His solo recordings include All Things Must Pass (1970) and Cloud Nine (1987)
3.  Rex (Carey). 1908--90, British actor. His many films include Major Barbara (1940), Blithe Spirit (1945), and My Fair Lady (1964)
4.  Tony. born 1937, British poet, dramatist, and translator: best known for his poems for television and his translations for the stage
5.  grandfather of Benjamin, William Henry. 1773--1841, 9th president of the US (1841)

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