Paterson

[pat-er-suhn]

noun

1. a city in NE New Jersey.

Paterson

¹

/ 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)

Paterson

²

/ ˈpætəsən /

noun

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

Example Sentences

There are now 65 inquests ongoing into the deaths of patients of Ian Paterson, who was convicted of wounding patients with botched and unnecessary operations in 2017 and sentenced to 20 years in prison.

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In May 2015, William "Buff" Paterson, who fled to Spain after the killing, was convicted of murder and told he must serve a minimum of 22 years in jail.

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Speaking at First Minister's Questions in parliament, Swinney apologised to Ms Paterson and expressed his "regret" at the situation.

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Paterson, 19, previously admitted causing serious injury by dangerous driving, being over the drink-drive limit, and driving without insurance.

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Andrea Paterson in London persuaded her mum, Sally, to apply for attendance allowance on behalf of her dad, Ian, last December after hearing about the benefit on Radio 4's Money Box.

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