Payton

[ peyt-n ]

noun
  1. Walter "Sweetness", 1954–99, U.S. football player.

  2. a male given name.

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How to use Payton in a sentence

  • But she kept the same tone, and its tender archness only gave a greater sweetness to his sense of relief.

    Confidence | Henry James
  • Gushing waters thrilled the ears with the sweetness of an old familiar song.

    The Giant of the North | R.M. Ballantyne
  • It will not read unless it is tempted by the sugary sweetness of the romantic interest.

  • The tone may be of a quality which will tell and carry, but not of that soft delicious voice like nature which we call sweetness.

  • Hers was one of those clear, golden complexions, and there was a certain unspoiled sweetness about her mouth.

British Dictionary definitions for Payton

Payton

/ (ˈpeɪtən) /


noun
  1. Walter. 1954–99, American footballer and sports administrator

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