Paton

American  

[peyt-n] / ˈpeɪt n /

noun

1. Alan (Stewart), 1903–88, South African novelist.

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Paton British  

/ ˈpeɪtən /

noun

1. Alan ( Stewart ). 1903–88, South African writer, noted esp for his novel dealing with racism and apartheid in South Africa, Cry, the Beloved Country (1965)

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Example Sentences

Assistant Chief Constable Catriona Paton said: "The rights of our children are at the heart of everything we do and we welcome the commission's announcement of an investigation which focuses on this important area."

From BBC

The Northern Irishman claimed a record 27th triumph on his Paton machine to move one clear of his legendary uncle Joey in terms of race victories.

From BBC

Steven Paton, director of the Smithsonian Institution’s physical monitoring program in Panama, said that the upcoming move “is a direct consequence of climate change through the increase in sea level.”

From Seattle Times

“If they were younger, they would have gone higher,” general manager George Paton said.

From Seattle Times

The track’s stair-step chorus — “Oh, oh, oh/it’s MAAA-gic” — could test Paton’s vocal range even back in 1974, when the song became a worldwide hit, peaking at No. 5 on the Billboard Hot 100.

From New York Times