Paterson

Pat·er·son

[pat-er-suhn]
noun
a city in NE New Jersey.
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Paterson1 (ˈpætəsən) [Click for IPA pronunciation guide]
 
n
a city in NE New Jersey: settled by the Dutch in the late 17th century. Pop: 150 782 (2003 est)

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Paterson is always a great word to know.
So is doohickey. Does it mean:
a gadget; dingus; thingumbob.
a fool or simpleton; ninny.
Paterson2 (ˈpætəsən) [Click for IPA pronunciation guide]
 
n
1.  Andrew Barton, known as Banjo Paterson. 1864--1941, Australian poet. His works include "Waltzing Matilda" and "The Man from Snowy River"
2.  William. 1658--1719, Scottish merchant and banker: founded the Bank of England (1694)

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