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Gilman

American  
[gil-muhn] / ˈgɪl mən /

noun

  1. Arthur, 1837–1909, U.S. educator.

  2. Charlotte Anna Perkins, 1860–1935, U.S. writer, publisher, and feminist.

  3. Daniel Coit 1831–1908, U.S. educator.


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The building on Gilman Street was supposed to be assembled in June, but Somerville spent nearly 10 months delivering the permits.

From Slate • Sep. 9, 2025

Even in that heyday of urban construction, however, no triple-decker rose as quickly as the one at 13 Gilman Street in Somerville.

From Slate • Sep. 9, 2025

Penciled in to start at free safety is Alohi Gilman, who is entering the final year of his contract.

From Los Angeles Times • Aug. 31, 2025

On Sunday, news helicopters captured sheriff’s investigators and Jake Haro in a bright orange jumpsuit in a dry grass-covered shoulder of the westbound 60 freeway near Gilman Springs Road, joined by cadaver dogs.

From Los Angeles Times • Aug. 25, 2025

Swaddled in leaded clothing, they crossed to Gilman Hall and crab-walked up two flights of stairs to a vacated laboratory.

From "Big Science" by Michael Hiltzik