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Paterson
PA-tuhr-suhn
Paterson (name) means a Scottish surname meaning "son of Patrick"; also a city in New Jersey, USA. Example: “Paterson, New Jersey, grew around its early textile mills.”
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A Scottish surname meaning "son of Patrick"; also a city in New Jersey, USA.
"Paterson, New Jersey, grew around its early textile mills."
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_____, New Jersey, grew around its early textile mills.
Etymology
From a Middle English short form of Patrick, plus -son.
Rhymes for Paterson
person
Gerson
Emerson
Pierson
Iverson
Anderson
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Amberson
Jefferson
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Frequently asked questions
What does “Paterson” mean?
The word “Paterson” means a Scottish surname meaning "son of Patrick"; also a city in New Jersey, USA.
How do you pronounce “Paterson”?
“Paterson” is pronounced PA-tuhr-suhn (/ˈpætəɹ.sən/ in IPA).
How do you use “Paterson” in a sentence?
Here is “Paterson” used in a sentence: “Paterson, New Jersey, grew around its early textile mills.”
What part of speech is “Paterson”?
“Paterson” is a name.
Is “Paterson” a common word?
“Paterson” is an uncommon word in modern English.
