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Definition of Hawkins
1. Noun. English privateer involved in the slave trade; later helped build the fleet that in 1588 defeated the Spanish Armada (1532-1595).
Exact synonyms: Hawkyns, Sir John Hawkins, Sir John Hawkyns
Generic synonyms: Privateer, Privateersman
Generic synonyms: Privateer, Privateersman
2. Noun. United States jazz saxophonist (1904-1969).
Definition of Hawkins
1. Proper noun. (surname A=An English patronymic from=given names) ¹
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