Gilson

American  

[zheel-sawn] / ʒilˈsɔ̃ /

noun

1. Étienne Henry 1884–1978, French historian.

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Example Sentences

"We don't want a consultation. We want this decree revoked," Indigenous leader Gilson Tupinamba, wearing a large headdress of blue and orange feathers, told a meeting with government representatives on Wednesday.

From Barron's • Feb. 5, 2026

Rosie Walker, of law firm Gilson Gray which is representing the parents, said: "This case will have far reaching implications."

From BBC • Apr. 23, 2025

"However, we are not aware of an air district deviating from OEHHA's health values," Gilson added.

From Salon • Feb. 7, 2023

In a famous 1999 article, law professor Ronald Gilson argued that California’s lack of noncompete enforcement was actually an important factor in Silicon Valley’s success in the late 20th Century.

From Slate • Jan. 6, 2023

To the work of story-writing Captain Gilson brings a remarkable combination of talents: an unrivalled knowledge of military history, an imagination that never flags, a dramatic literary style, and a keen sense of humour.

From Held by Chinese Brigands by Strang, Herbert