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Sampson

[ samp-suhn ]
/ ˈsæmp sən /
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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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