Definition of Parkinson

1. Noun. English surgeon (1755-1824).

Exact synonyms: James Parkinson
Generic synonyms: Operating Surgeon, Sawbones, Surgeon

2. Noun. British historian noted for ridicule of bureaucracies (1909-1993).

Definition of Parkinson

1. Proper noun. (surname patronymic from=given names) ¹

¹ Source: wiktionary.com

Lexicographical Neighbors of Parkinson

Park's aneurysm
Park-Williams bacillus
Park-Williams fixative
Park Ave.
Park Avenue
Parker
Parker-Kerr suture
Parker House roll
Parkeriaceae
Parkerization
Parkersburg
Parkes process
Parkesine
Parkia
Parkia javanica
Parkinson (current term)
Parkinson's
Parkinson's disease
Parkinson's facies
Parkinson's law
Parkinson's syndrome
Parkinsonia
Parkinsonia aculeata
Parkinsonia florida
Parkinsonian
Parks
Parliament
Parliament House
Parliamentarian
Parliamentarians

Literary usage of Parkinson

Below you will find example usage of this term as found in modern and/or classical literature:

1. Reports of Cases Argued and Determined in the High Court of Chancery: During by Great Britain Court of Chancery, Henry Brougham Brougham and Vaux, John Leach (1835)
"Parkinson. Nov. s. ... That action was defended by Parkinson, who suffered a verdict to be taken against him for/., ..."

2. A List of the Lancashire Wills, Proved Within the Archdeaconry of Richmond by Henry Fishwick, Archdeaconry of Richmond, Church of England (1891)
"Admon 1783 Parkinson, John, of Ellel, husbandman, A Admon 1763 Parkinson, ... Admon 1759 Parkinson, Ralph, of Chipping, yeoman, A Admon 1768 Parkinson, ..."

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