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nixon

/ˈnɪksən/

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What does nixon mean?

noun

  1. (slang) A drug of low quality and low potency passed off as a powerful, pure drug.

proper noun

  1. An English surname transferred from the given name.
  2. Richard Nixon, 37th President of the United States of America.
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proper noun

  1. A township in DeWitt County, Illinois, United States, named after early settlers George, William and Morris Nixon.
  2. A census-designated place in Washoe County, Nevada, United States, named in honor of George S. Nixon, Nevada senator.

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IPA pronunciation

/ˈnɪksən/

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Great, therefore, was his surprise when Nixon answered him in the words of the old proverb, "Those who hide can find."
Charles MackayMemoirs of Extraordinary Popular Delusions — Volume 1Project Gutenberg ebook #636
Thanks are due to Miss K. Nixon Smith, of the Universities Mission to Central Africa, for her kindness in criticizing the MSS.
Edith A. HowPeople of AfricaProject Gutenberg ebook #6693
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When we arrived at the mine, I was struck by the pale appearance of many of the men, and inquired from Mr. Nixon respecting their condition.
Charles DarwinThe Voyage of the BeagleProject Gutenberg ebook #944
Vice President Johnson, Mr. Speaker, Mr. Chief Justice, President Eisenhower, Vice President Nixon, President Truman, reverend clergy, fellow citizens, we observe today not a victory of party, but a celebration of freedom--symbolizing an end, as well as a beginning--signifying renewal, as well as change.
United States. PresidentsUnited States Presidents' Inaugural Speeches: From Washington to George W. BushProject Gutenberg ebook #925