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GREHG-suhn
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Gregson (name) means a surname originating as a patronymic meaning "son of Greg.". Example: “Inspector Gregson appears in several Sherlock Holmes stories.”

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A surname originating as a patronymic meaning "son of Greg."
"Inspector Gregson appears in several Sherlock Holmes stories."
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Etymology

Formed from Greg and -son.

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What does “Gregson” mean?
The word “Gregson” means a surname originating as a patronymic meaning "son of Greg.".
How do you pronounce “Gregson”?
“Gregson” is pronounced GREHG-suhn (/ˈɡɹɛɡ.sən/ in IPA).
How do you use “Gregson” in a sentence?
Here is “Gregson” used in a sentence: “Inspector Gregson appears in several Sherlock Holmes stories.”
What part of speech is “Gregson”?
“Gregson” is a name.