Etymology

simpson

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Today it means: A Scottish and northern English patronymic surname derived from Sim, the short form of Simon. Full definition →

Middle English Sympson
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  1. Middle English · inherited fromSympson
  2. English todaySimpson

From Middle English Sympson, equivalent to Sim, the short form of Simon, + -son.

Words from the same roots

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Sympson

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