Oxon

¹ American  

[ok-son, -suhn] / ˈɒk sɒn, -sən /

noun

1. Oxfordshire.

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Oxon. ² American  

abbreviation

1. Oxford.

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Oxon. ³ American  

abbreviation

1. of Oxford.

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Oxon. ¹ British  

/ ˈɒksən /

abbreviation

1. (in degree titles) of Oxford

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Oxon ² British  

abbreviation

1. Oxfordshire

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Etymology

Origin of Oxon.²

From the Medieval Latin word Oxonia

Origin of Oxon.³

From the Medieval Latin word Oxoniēnsis

Example Sentences

She was a major part of the show, dancing with her husband throughout their Oxon Hill, Md., performance.

From Los Angeles Times • Dec. 22, 2023

The market town is "one of those places where everyone knows everybody", said Reverend Charlotte Gompertz, the vicar of Shelton and Oxon.

From BBC • Nov. 22, 2023

Marshals Service in Oxon Hill, Md., a small residential community roughly 12 miles south of Washington, the agency said in a statement.

From New York Times • Oct. 26, 2023

The Oxon Hill native hauled in six balls for a career-high 108 yards and the first-quarter touchdown, with 80 of those yards coming after the catch.

From Washington Times • Sep. 2, 2023

Oxon 1660 8 443 Officiers de Bouche See No. 240. 8o.

From The Library of William Congreve by Hodges, John Cunyus