Hudson

Hud-son · proper_noun

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Definitions

proper_noun

  1. 1.

    A surname of English origin; also used as a given name.

  2. 2.

    A major river in the northeastern United States, flowing through New York.

Related words

See also: Hugh

Etymology

From Old English patronymic Huddeson, meaning "son of Hudde" (a medieval diminutive of Hugh or Richard). The river is named after English explorer Henry Hudson (c. 1565-1611).