Harrison

[har-uh-suhn]

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noun

Benjamin, 1726?–91, American political leader (father of William Henry Harrison).
Benjamin, 1833–1901, twenty-third president of the U.S. 1889–93 (grandson of William Henry Harrison).
George, 1943–2001, English singer and songwriter: lead guitarist for the Beatles.
Peter, 1716–75, English architect in the U.S.
(Sir) Reginald Carey Rex, 1908–90, English stage and film actor.
William Henry, 1773–1841, U.S. general: ninth president of the U.S. 1841.
a city in SE New York.
a town in W Pennsylvania.
a town in NE New Jersey.
a male given name.

Harrison

/ ˈhærɪsən /

noun

Benjamin. 1833–1901, 23rd president of the US (1889–93)
George. 1943–2001, British rock singer, guitarist, and songwriter: a member of the Beatles (1962–70). His solo recordings include All Things Must Pass (1970) and Cloud Nine (1987)
Rex ( Carey ). 1908–90, British actor. His many films include Major Barbara (1940), Blithe Spirit (1945), and My Fair Lady (1964)
Tony. born 1937, British poet, dramatist, and translator: best known for his poems for television and his translations for the stage
grandfather of Benjamin, William Henry . 1773–1841, 9th president of the US (1841)

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Clayton Wasser, whose older brother Harrison plays baseball, has taken more of a liking to playing soccer, but would still ask, “Am I pitching tonight?” on Dodgers game days, says his father.