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Lawson

1

[law-suhn]

adjective

(sometimes lowercase)
  1. of or relating to a style of overstuffed sofa or chair that is boxy in shape, with square back and seat cushions and broad, square or rounded arms that are lower in height than the back.

    a Lawson sofa.



Lawson

2

[law-suhn]

noun

  1. Robert, 1892–1957, U.S. illustrator and author, especially of children's books.

Lawson

/ ˈɔːə /

noun

  1. Henry Archibald. 1867–1922, Australian poet and short-story writer, whose work is taken as being most representative of the Australian outback, esp in While the Billy Boils (1896) and Joe Wilson and his Mates (1901)

  2. Nigel , Baron. born 1932, British Conservative politician; Chancellor of the Exchquer (1983–89).

  3. his daughter, Nigella (naɪˈdʒɛlə). born 1960, British journalist, broadcaster, and cookery writer

“Collins English Dictionary — Complete & Unabridged” 2012 Digital Edition © William Collins Sons & Co. Ltd. 1979, 1986 © HarperCollins Publishers 1998, 2000, 2003, 2005, 2006, 2007, 2009, 2012
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Word History and Origins

Origin of Lawson1

First recorded in 1905–10; allegedly from a kind of furniture designed for Thomas W. Lawson (1857–1925), U.S. financier
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Example Sentences

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His friend Emily Lawson, 26, of Brisbane, Australia, gave the barriers a discerning look and said: “There’s not really many signs. I’m going to stay away from the end.”

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We talked to Dan Lawson, our wardrobe designer on everything we’ve ever done, and we discussed how Elsbeth has to be the stranger in New York.

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Lawson Olmstead broke a 4-4 tie with an RBI single.

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Racing Bulls started this, by using Liam Lawson to back up the pack to ensure Isack Hadjar could pit without losing position, before Hadjar returned the favour.

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Inspired by “America's Test Kitchen” and "How to Eat" by Lawson, Salon’s Mary Elizabeth Williams whipped up a four-ingredient dessert that’s perfect for warmer days to come.

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