First Known Use: 1863
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johnson
noun, john·son often capitalized \ˈjän(t)-sən\
Johnson
biographical name John·son \ˈjän(t)-sən\
Definition of JOHNSON
Andrew 1808–1875 17th pres. of the United States (1865–69)
— John·so·nian \jän-ˈsō-nē-ən, -nyən\ adjective
Johnson
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(Jonathan) Eastman 1824–1906 Am. painter
Johnson
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James Weldon 1871–1938 Am. author
Johnson
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Jeh (Charles) 1957– United States secy. of homeland security (2013– )
Johnson
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Lyndon Baines 1908–1973 Am. polit.; 36th pres. of the United States (1963–69)
— John·so·nian \jän-ˈsō-nē-ən, -nyən\ adjective
Johnson
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Magic 1959– Earvin Johnson Am. basketball player
Johnson
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Philip Cortelyou 1906–2005 Am. architect
Johnson
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Richard Mentor 1780–1850 vice pres. of the United States (1837–41)
Johnson
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Samuel 1709–1784 Dr. Johnson Eng. lexicographer & author
Johnson
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Sir William 1715–1774 British administrator in America
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