Gwinnett
- proper noun
- /ɡwɪˈnɛt/
- Button Gwinnett
- AJC Gwinnett
- South Gwinnett
Examples
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Pair of dueling pistols used by Lachlan McIntosh and Button Gwinnett, A-1673-1 a-b.
Academic text (2011) -
Three ships remembered the three Georgia signers of the Declaration of Independence: SS George Walton, SS Lyman Hall, and the SS Button Gwinnett.
Academic text (2009) -
In 1776, Button Gwinnett signed the Declaration of Independence, becoming an important figure in American history.
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The Gwinnett family has a rich legacy, particularly known for their contributions to early American politics.
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Named after Button Gwinnett, the county in Georgia is renowned for its vibrant community and educational institutions.
Synonyms
A family or first name used by people
A family name that some people have
A family name best known for the American engineer George Westinghouse
A family name that people use as their last name
A family name used as a last name
A name that a family uses as their last name
A family name used by some people
Surface Forms
Etymology
Gwinnett is a family name that probably comes from the Welsh place name Gwynedd, which means 'white' or 'blessed'. That's why Gwinnett is both a surname and a name later used for places to honour people with that name.