w. w. simpson
sən noun
1.
James Young, 1811–70, Scottish professor of obstetrics and obstetrician: pioneer in use of ether and chloroform as anesthetics.
2.
O(renthal) J(ames) born 1946, U.S. football player.
3.
Wallis Warfield, Windsor, Wallis Warfield, Duchess of.
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Simpson (ˈsɪmpsən, ˈsɪmsən) ![[Click for IPA pronunciation guide]](http://static.sfdict.com/dictstatic/g/d/dictionary_questionbutton_default.gif) | |
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| 1. | Sir James Young. 1811--70, Scottish obstetrician, who pioneered the use of chloroform as an anaesthetic |
| 2. | Wallis (Warfield) (ˈwɒlɪs). See Edward VIII |
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W. w. simpson
is always a great word to know.
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| an arrangement of five objects, as trees, in a square or rectangle, one at each corner and one in the middle. |
| a children's mummer's parade, as on the Fourth of July, with prizes for the best costumes. |
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Simpson Simp·son (sĭmp'sən), Sir James Young. 1811-1870.
British obstetrician and a founder of gynecology. He is also known for introducing the use of chloroform as an anesthetic.
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