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Dixon

American  
[dik-suhn] / ˈdɪk sən /

noun

  1. Jeremiah, died 1777, English astronomer and surveyor.

  2. Willie, 1915–92, U.S. blues musician and record producer.

  3. a city in N Illinois.

  4. a male given name.


Dixon British  

noun

  1. Willie , full name William James Dixon. 1915–92, US blues musician, songwriter, and record producer, whose songs have been recorded by many other artists

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Joshua Dixon had 24 points and Mekhi Williams added 21 points and 10 rebounds.

From Los Angeles Times

Elle, known as Evan Keating out of drag, appeared in the final alongside fellow drag queens Silllexa Dixon, Catrin Feelings and the series winner Bones.

From BBC

Coupled with the darkly melodic alt-rock of Possum Dixon as openers, the show was a hot ticket.

From Los Angeles Times

“Touchcandy, Lutefisk, Centimeters, Rob from Possum Dixon and Sissy Bar … this is the exact kind of beautiful symphonic chaos that defined that ’90s era.

From Los Angeles Times

“Playing Spaceland with Possum Dixon was always unpredictable,” recalls Zabrecky, who went on to become a revered magician and performer.

From Los Angeles Times