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Sampson

[ samp-suh n ]

/ 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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Examples from the Web for 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|DAILY BEAST
No man fought an armoured motor car more gallantly and successfully than Commander Sampson, the famous airman.
The Childrens' Story of the War, Volume 3 (of 10)|James Edward Parrott
Miss Sampson gasped when she saw him and both her hands flew to her breast.
The Rustlers of Pecos County|Zane Grey
For I had already made up my mind that some one in the house had killed Sampson Tracy.
The Deep Lake Mystery|Carolyn Wells

The Rev. Sampson Harris, thirty-five years vicar of the parish, and who died in 1763.
The Life of the Rev. George Whitefield, Volume I (of 2)|Luke Tyerman
"The big fellar's Sampson an' the other's Jim," said Belllounds.
The Mysterious Rider|Zane Grey