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Wakeman

Wakeman

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A last name used by people, often from England
  • proper noun
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  • He is the author of some 45 books, the latest of which is "Caped Crusader: Rick Wakeman in the 1970s."
  • Delzell, Harris & Wakeman
  • Wakeman, Spooner, Ahlgrim
  • Wakeman, Spooner

Examples

  • Pete and Laura Wakeman are known for their innovative approaches to business.

  • Nick learned valuable fishing techniques from guide Rufus Wakeman during his summer trip.

  • And I always wonder how can Rick Wakeman be dressed like a wizard yet play such cool organ parts.

  • Rick Wakeman on keyboards is ranked #2; and last, the drummer Alan White is listed at #50, but no one even considered all this talent?

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  • You do get the feeling Wakeman's biggest problem with Tales from Topographic Oceans was mainly that there wasn't enough of him on it.

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  • Rodney Wakeman represents the 94th district in the Michigan State House.

Surface Forms

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Etymology

Wakeman is an English surname that originally meant a 'watchman'. It comes from the old English parts wake 'to be awake' and man 'person', so a Wakeman was someone who stayed awake to keep watch and the name later became a family name.