Paterson

[ pat-er-suhn ]

noun
  1. a city in NE New Jersey.

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British Dictionary definitions for Paterson (1 of 2)

Paterson1

/ (ˈpætəsən) /


noun
  1. a city in NE New Jersey: settled by the Dutch in the late 17th century. Pop: 150 782 (2003 est)

British Dictionary definitions for Paterson (2 of 2)

Paterson2

/ (ˈpætəsən) /


noun
  1. Andrew Barton, known as Banjo Paterson. 1864–1941, Australian poet. His works include "Waltzing Matilda" and "The Man from Snowy River"

  2. William. 1658–1719, Scottish merchant and banker: founded the Bank of England (1694)

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