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Addison

Pronunciation: /ˈædɪsən/

The English word “Addison” has 2 meanings listed here.

proper noun

  1. Synonym of Webster Springs, West Virginia; this is actually the official name, after landowner Addison McLaughlin.
  2. A number of townships in the United States, listed under Addison Township.

Etymology

A patronymic surname from a medieval diminutive form of Adam + -son.

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