Seddon

American

[sed-n] / ˈsɛd n /

noun

Richard John, 1845–1906, New Zealand statesman, born in England: prime minister 1893–1906.

Seddon British

/ ˈsɛdən /

noun

Richard John, known as King Dick. 1845–1906, New Zealand statesman, born in England; prime minister of New Zealand (1893–1906)

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"We would have had the children closer together. We possibly may have had more," said Seddon, from Connah's Quay.

From BBC ● Apr. 27, 2026

Seamer Matt Henry took 4-43 as the West Indies top order once again failed to fire, with only Roston Chase's 38 in the middle order giving the total any sense of respectability at Seddon Park.

From Barron's ● Nov. 22, 2025

Seddon, from Lancashire, was engaged to be married.

From BBC ● May 7, 2025

Not as long as the one Seddon and his squad embarked upon when this concept was starting off, but still arduous and as compelling as ever.

From BBC ● May 7, 2025

She had barely got the dishes washed and put away, when Martin returned, bringing with him Tom and Dad Seddon.

From If Any Man Sin by Cody, H. A. (Hiram Alfred)

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