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Jefferson has 3 different meanings across 2 categories:

Noun · Proper Noun

Definitions
Noun
1

3rd President of the United States; chief drafter of the Declaration of Independence; made the Louisiana Purchase in 1803 and sent out the Lewis and Clark Expedition to explore it (1743-1826)

"Jefferson, as the third President of the United States, oversaw the Louisiana Purchase and commissioned the famous Lewis and Clark Expedition."

2

A two-dollar bill.

"The old man carefully folded his Jefferson before placing it in the pocket of his coat."

Proper Noun
1

An English patronymic surname, from given names; (US politics) used specifically of Thomas Jefferson (1743–1826), the third President of the United States, principal author of the US Declaration of Independence (1776), and one of the most influential founders of the United States.

"The historical documents were signed by Jefferson, whose name became synonymous with American independence."

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Origin

The name Jeffers on is a patronymic formed from Jeffrey plus the suffix -son to mean "son of Jeffrey." Many places across the United States bear this name as they were established by or named after President Thomas Jefferson.

Rhyming Words
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