edison

Ed-i-son · proper_noun

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Definitions

proper_noun

  1. 1.

    A surname of English origin.

  2. 2.

    A given name, often in honor of Thomas Edison.

  3. 3.

    Used to refer to things associated with Thomas Edison or his inventions.

Related words

See also: Thomas, inventor

Etymology

An English patronymic surname meaning "son of Ead/Ed," from Old English Eade (a short form of names beginning with Ead- meaning "prosperity") plus son.