Sampson

[samp-suh n]

noun

Deborah,1760–1827, U.S. Revolutionary War soldier who fought disguised as a man.
William Thomas,1840–1902, U.S. admiral.
a male given name.

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Contemporary Examples of sampson

“During my relationship with Robert Kelly, I lost my virginity to him,” Sampson said in her suit, according to the Sun-Times.
Why Has the Public Forgiven R. Kelly for His Sordid, Predatory Past?
Marlow Stern
December 9, 2013

Historical Examples of sampson

"Let's hear the story from you, then, Sampson," Mr. Balderby said.
Henry Dunbar
M. E. Braddon
Sampson's carpet-bag and portmanteau had been left in this sitting-room.
Henry Dunbar
M. E. Braddon
He went away with the determination of discovering the sick man, Sampson Wilmot.
Henry Dunbar
M. E. Braddon
But even if Sampson Wilmot had lived to speak, what could he have told?
Henry Dunbar
M. E. Braddon
It had been written five-and-twenty years before by Sampson Wilmot.
Henry Dunbar
M. E. Braddon