Parkinson

proper nounattested in dialogue

United Kingdom//ˈpɑː.kɪn.sən//
United States//ˈpɑɹ.kɪn.sən//

A surname originating as a patronymic.

proper noun

1
A surname originating as a patronymic.
2
A suburb of the City of Brisbane, Queensland, Australia.

Etymology

From a Middle English diminutive of the given name Peter + -son.

Forms

plural: Parkinsons

parker · A parkkeeper.Parker · A surname originating as an occupation for a gamekeeper.parking · The action of the verb to park.

Parkinson · A surname originating as a patronymic.

Parks · A surname.parliament · In many countries, the legislative branch of government, a…parlor · The living room of a house, or a room for entertaining…

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