Vernon

[ vur-nuhn ]

noun
  1. Edward "Old Grog", 1684–1757, British admiral.

  2. a town in N Connecticut.

  1. a city in S British Columbia, in SW Canada.

  2. a city in N Texas.

  3. a male given name: from a Latin word meaning “springlike.”

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How to use Vernon in a sentence

  • Ill be going back to Vernons Bank, girls, but as soon as you are ready to cash in for the roots, go to the side porch.

    Girl Scouts at Dandelion Camp | Lillian Elizabeth Roy
  • The Vernons house, on the outskirts of the town, was the handsomest place in the township.

    Girl Scouts at Dandelion Camp | Lillian Elizabeth Roy
  • The following day after school, the four girls met again on Vernons lawn and exchanged items of news with each other.

    Girl Scouts at Dandelion Camp | Lillian Elizabeth Roy
  • Another laugh rang out, but this time at Mrs. Vernons expense.

    Girl Scouts at Dandelion Camp | Lillian Elizabeth Roy
  • They were soon dressed and ran over to receive Mrs. Vernons compliments on the work done.

    Girl Scouts at Dandelion Camp | Lillian Elizabeth Roy