Vernon

[ vur-nuhn ]

/ ˈvɜr nən /

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noun

Edward "Old Grog", 1684–1757, British admiral.

a town in N Connecticut.

a city in S British Columbia, in SW Canada.

a city in N Texas.

a male given name: from a Latin word meaning “springlike.”

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Words nearby Vernon

She threw her arms around Clinton intimate Vernon Jordan and happily posed for grip and grins, with Abedin acting as photographer.
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In a statement, Lt. Paul Vernon said that, instead of taking her to her residence, Dencer “took advantage of the situation.”
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Thanks to Mark Santangelo and Mary Thompson of Mount Vernon for supplying historical research for this column.
How George Washington Celebrated Christmas|John Avlon|December 25, 2013|DAILY BEAST
Washington gave his servants—and, yes, slaves—four days off to mark the holiday in broad Mount Vernon-wide celebration.
How George Washington Celebrated Christmas|John Avlon|December 25, 2013|DAILY BEAST

But a few years of retirement brought Washington back to his beloved Mount Vernon, with its year-crowning Christmas cheer.
How George Washington Celebrated Christmas|John Avlon|December 25, 2013|DAILY BEAST
Vernon was a zealous Whig, and not personally unacceptable to the chiefs of his party.
The History of England from the Accession of James II.|Thomas Babington Macaulay
Montague and Secretary Vernon were the ministerial candidates for Westminster.
The History of England from the Accession of James II.|Thomas Babington Macaulay
Montague and Vernon came down to Tunbridge Wells, and conferred fully with him.
The History of England from the Accession of James II.|Thomas Babington Macaulay
They were drawn up by Vernon with his own hand, and sealed in such a manner that no subordinate officer was let into the secret.
The History of England from the Accession of James II.|Thomas Babington Macaulay
Vernon made no reply, but was putting away his sea-anemones with a sigh, when in came Russell to fetch Eric to the cricket.
Eric, or Little by Little|Frederic W. Farrar