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gibson

/ˈɡɪbsən/

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What does gibson mean?

noun

  1. A cocktail made with gin (or vodka) and vermouth, garnished with cocktail onions.
  2. An acoustic or electric guitar made by the Gibson company.

proper noun

  1. An English and Scottish surname originating as a patronymic.
More meanings (20)

proper noun

  1. A male given name transferred from the surname.
  2. A census-designated place in Pulaski County, Arkansas.
  3. A small city, the county seat of Glascock County, Georgia.
  4. A township in Washington County, Indiana.
  5. A minor city in Keokuk County, Iowa.
  6. An unincorporated community in Terrebonne Parish, Louisiana.
  7. A township in Bay County, Michigan.
  8. An unincorporated community in Monroe County, Mississippi.
  9. An unincorporated community in Dunklin County, Missouri.
  10. An unincorporated community in Pemiscot County, Missouri.
  11. A hamlet in the town of Corning, Steuben County, New York.
  12. A town in Scotland County, North Carolina.
  13. A township in Mercer County, Ohio.
  14. An unincorporated community in Wagoner County, Oklahoma.
  15. A township in Cameron County, Pennsylvania.
  16. A township and unincorporated community therein, in Susquehanna County, Pennsylvania.
  17. A town in Gibson County, Tennessee.
  18. A town in Manitowoc County, Wisconsin.
  19. A community in Tiny township, Simcoe County, Ontario, Canada.
  20. A small town in the Shire of Esperance, Western Australia.
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IPA pronunciation

/ˈɡɪbsən/

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From this treaty, Gibson, who killed Col. Kolb, and Fanning and his party were excepted, but they escaped.
William Dobein JamesA Sketch of the Life of Brig. Gen. Francis Marion and a History of His BrigadeProject Gutenberg ebook #923
“Let’s see,” he went on, “I know quite a number of people in your town. Morgenroth the clothier and Gibson the dry goods man.”
Theodore DreiserSister Carrie: A NovelProject Gutenberg ebook #233
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A short poem by Mr. Gibson is already included in the Biographical Note; a set of four of his sonnets is included here.
Rupert BrookeThe Collected Poems of Rupert BrookeProject Gutenberg ebook #262
In this crowd was a family of Gibson boys, whose father was an infidel, and encouraged his sons in this matter and in all their bad ways.
Carry Amelia NationThe Use and Need of the Life of Carry A. NationProject Gutenberg ebook #1485
Mistress Gibson bore nine children, five of whom arrived at adult age and were of ordinary proportions.
George M. (George Milbrey) Gould; Walter L. (Walter Lytle) PyleAnomalies and Curiosities of MedicineProject Gutenberg ebook #747