"Tennyson" meaning in English

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Proper name

IPA: /ˈtɛnɪsn̩/ Audio: LL-Q1860 (eng)-Vealhurl-Tennyson.wav
Etymology: From a Middle English variant of Dennis + -son. Etymology templates: {{inh|en|enm|-}} Middle English, {{af|en|Dennis|-son}} Dennis + -son Head templates: {{en-proper noun}} Tennyson
  1. An English patronymic surname.
    Sense id: en-Tennyson-en-name-~QhkWVYq Categories (other): English entries with incorrect language header, English terms suffixed with -son, Pages with 1 entry, Individuals Disambiguation of English entries with incorrect language header: 48 20 32 Disambiguation of English terms suffixed with -son: 65 24 11 Disambiguation of Pages with 1 entry: 43 18 39 Disambiguation of Individuals: 37 20 43
  2. Alfred Tennyson, English poet and playwright. Related terms: Denison, Dennison
    Sense id: en-Tennyson-en-name-GL9668-k Categories (other): Pages with 1 entry, Individuals Disambiguation of Pages with 1 entry: 43 18 39 Disambiguation of Individuals: 37 20 43
  3. A locality in the Shire of Campaspe, northern Victoria, Australia Categories (place): Places in Australia, Places in Victoria, Australia, Villages in Australia, Villages in Victoria, Australia
    Sense id: en-Tennyson-en-name-8K6j7v6B Categories (other): Pages with 1 entry, Pages with entries, Individuals Disambiguation of Pages with 1 entry: 43 18 39 Disambiguation of Pages with entries: 31 21 49 Disambiguation of Individuals: 37 20 43
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