Sampson
[samp-suh n]
- 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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Examples from the Web for sampson
Contemporary Examples
“During my relationship with Robert Kelly, I lost my virginity to him,” Sampson said in her suit, according to the Sun-Times.
Historical Examples
"Let's hear the story from you, then, Sampson," Mr. Balderby said.
Henry DunbarM. E. Braddon
Sampson's carpet-bag and portmanteau had been left in this sitting-room.
Henry DunbarM. E. Braddon
He went away with the determination of discovering the sick man, Sampson Wilmot.
Henry DunbarM. E. Braddon
But even if Sampson Wilmot had lived to speak, what could he have told?
Henry DunbarM. E. Braddon
It had been written five-and-twenty years before by Sampson Wilmot.
Henry DunbarM. E. Braddon