Jackson

[ jak-suhn ]

/ ˈdʒæk sən /

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noun

Andrew "Old Hickory", 1767–1845, U.S. general: 7th president of the U.S. 1829–37.

Lady Barbara. Ward, Barbara.

Helen Hunt Helen Maria Fiske, 1830–85, U.S. novelist and poet.

Jesse L(ouis), born 1941, U.S. Baptist minister and civil rights and political activist.

Joseph Jefferson "Shoeless Joe", 1887–1951, U.S. baseball player.

Mahalia, 1911–72, U.S. gospel singer.

Robert Hough·wout

[hou-uht], /ˈhaʊ ət/, 1892–1954, U.S. jurist: associate justice of the U.S. Supreme Court 1941–54.

Thomas Jonathan "Stonewall Jackson", 1824–63, Confederate general in the American Civil War.

a city in and the capital of Mississippi, in the central part.

a city in western Tennessee.

a city in southern Michigan.

a town in northwestern Wyoming: resort near Jackson Hole.

a male given name, meaning “son of Jack.”

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How to use Jackson in a sentence

FDR gives an avuncular grin around his famous cigarette holder to Andrew Jackson.
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Except for Andrew Jackson, each burst of populist fervor ended badly.
How the Tea Party’s Apocalyptic Politics Are Destroying the Republican Party|Joe McLean|November 11, 2013|DAILY BEAST
Even while popularizing the presidency, Andrew Jackson said: “one man with courage makes a majority.”
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Facing stiff competition as the incumbent in the 1828 election from Andrew Jackson, Adams took to musical mudslinging.
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The Eastern State Penitentiary revolutionized the prison system—boasting amenities better than those of President Andrew Jackson.
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You, Andrew Jackson, stick yore pistol up agin your head the way I tol' you.
The Way of a Man|Emerson Hough
Since the days of Andrew Jackson the word "nullification" has had an ugly and dangerous sound.
Humanly Speaking|Samuel McChord Crothers
There did not live a more implacable and unforgiving man, when his wife was slandered, than Andrew Jackson.
South American Fights and Fighters|Cyrus Townsend Brady
Andrew Jackson had already received three thousand dollars in Kentucky for this purpose.
Historic Adventures|Rupert S. Holland
Andrew Jackson announced a quarter of a century beforehand that the next pretext of revolution would be slavery.
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British Dictionary definitions for Jackson (1 of 2)

Jackson¹

/ (ˈdʒæksən) /

noun

a city in and state capital of Mississippi, on the Pearl River. Pop: 179 599 (2003 est)

British Dictionary definitions for Jackson (2 of 2)

Jackson²

/ (ˈdʒæksən) /

noun

Andrew. 1767–1845, US statesman, general, and lawyer; seventh president of the US (1829–37). He became a national hero after successfully defending New Orleans from the British (1815). During his administration the spoils system was introduced and the national debt was fully paid off

Colin (Ray). born 1967, Welsh athlete: gold medallist in the 110m hurdles at the world championships (1993, 1999), European Championships (1990, 1994, 1998, 2002), and Commonwealth Games (1990, 1994)

Glenda. born 1936, British stage, film, and television actress, and Labour politician. Her films include Women in Love (1969) for which she won an Oscar, The Music Lovers (1970), Sunday Bloody Sunday (1971), and Turtle Diary (1985); became a member of parliament in 1992

Jesse (Louis). born 1941, US Democrat politician and clergyman; Black campaigner for minority rights

Michael (Joe). 1958–2009, US pop singer, lead vocalist with the Jacksons (originally the Jackson 5) (1969–86). His solo albums include Thriller (1982), Bad (1987), and Invincible (2001)

Peter . born 1961, New Zealand film director, screenwriter, and producer; his films include Heavenly Creatures (1994), The Lord of the Rings trilogy (2001–03), King Kong (2005), and The Hobbit: An Unexpected Journey (2012)

Thomas Jonathan, known as Stonewall Jackson . 1824–63, Confederate general in the American Civil War, noted particularly for his command at the first Battle of Bull Run (1861)

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