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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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Almost everyone Gilman works with plans to leave money to the next generation or to charity, so is careful about risk to preserve what they can.

From MarketWatch Jun. 3, 2026

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

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

The blazes - named Laguna, Sepulveda, Gibbel, Gilman and Border 2 - flared up on Thursday in the counties of Los Angeles, San Diego, Ventura and Riverside.

From BBC Jan. 24, 2025

Neutrons from the Rad Lab could be detected even in Gilman Hall, the headquarters of Gilbert Lewis’s chemistry department, which was separated from the lab by a broad alley.

From "Big Science" by Michael Hiltzik

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