Sampson

[ samp-suhn ]

noun
  1. Deborah, 1760–1827, U.S. Revolutionary War soldier who fought disguised as a man.

  2. William Thomas, 1840–1902, U.S. admiral.

  1. a male given name.

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How to use Sampson in a sentence

  • Sampson was a very powerful man, of a cool and silent character, by no means deficient in intelligence, and trustworthy withal.

  • And had all this been witnessed in that little island, in that little harbour, in that little town of St. Sampson?

    Toilers of the Sea | Victor Hugo