Dawson

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biographical name

Daw·​son ˈdȯ-sᵊn How to pronounce Dawson (audio)
Sir John William 1820–1899 Canadian geologist

Dawson

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geographical name

Daw·​son ˈdȯ-sᵊn How to pronounce Dawson (audio)
town in Yukon, northern Canada population 1327

Note: Dawson had its beginnings in 1896 during the Klondike gold rush and served as capital of Yukon Territory from 1898 to 1953.

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“Dawson.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/Dawson. Accessed 30 Nov. 2024.

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