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Jameson

American

[jeym-suhn] / ˈdʒeɪm sən /

noun

Sir Leander Starr Doctor Jameson, 1853–1917, Scottish physician and statesman: colonial administrator in South Africa.

Jameson British

/ ˈdʒeɪmsən /

noun

Sir Leander Starr. 1853–1917, British administrator in South Africa, who led an expedition into the Transvaal in 1895 in an unsuccessful attempt to topple its Boer regime (the Jameson Raid ); prime minister of Cape Colony (1904–08)

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It’s thought that the striking property, which was originally built in 1849, will serve as a primary residence for Pink and her husband, Carey Hart, as well as their two kids, Willow and Jameson, 9.

From MarketWatch • Apr. 14, 2026

Pernod, based in Paris, oversees a portfolio of 200 spirits brands, including Jameson Irish whiskey and Beefeater London gin, and has a market value of around $17 billion.

From The Wall Street Journal • Mar. 26, 2026

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From Barron's • Jan. 7, 2026

John Jameson:, external Won the County Championship with Warwickshire and played four times for England.

From BBC • Dec. 18, 2025

Commander Jameson smiles at Thomas, who smiles back.

From "Legend" by Marie Lu

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