Meanings
proper noun
- A surname originating as a patronymic.
Origin
From a medieval diminutive of Paul + -son.
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APA
Pawson. (n.d.). In WatkinsX Dictionary. Retrieved November 2, 2026, from https://dictionary.watkinsx.com/word/Pawson
MLA
“Pawson.” WatkinsX Dictionary, https://dictionary.watkinsx.com/word/Pawson. Accessed November 2, 2026.
Chicago
WatkinsX Dictionary, s.v. “Pawson,” accessed November 2, 2026, https://dictionary.watkinsx.com/word/Pawson.
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