jackson

jack-son · proper_noun

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Definitions

proper_noun

  1. 1.

    A common English surname meaning "son of Jack."

  2. 2.

    A given name derived from the surname.

  3. 3.

    The capital city of Mississippi, United States.

Related words

See also: Johnson, jack

Etymology

Patronymic surname from Jack + son, meaning "son of Jack." Jack is itself a diminutive of John.