Jefferson

Jef-fer-son · proper_noun

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Definitions

proper_noun

  1. 1.

    A surname of English origin, originally meaning "son of Jeffrey."

  2. 2.

    A given name derived from the surname.

  3. 3.

    Used in place names across the United States, often honoring Thomas Jefferson.

Related words

See also: Jeff, Jeffrey

Etymology

English patronymic surname meaning "son of Jeffrey," from Jeffrey + -son.