Whatman
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A family name from England
- proper noun
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Whatman
- The famous inventor James Whatman made significant advances in paper manufacturing.
Examples
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The Whatman family has a long history in England.
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She discovered that her ancestors included a member of the Whatman family.
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A rare book was printed on high-quality Whatman paper in the 19th century.
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My friend is a descendant of the Whatman family.
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The famous inventor James Whatman made significant advances in paper manufacturing.
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She discovered that her ancestors included a member of the Whatman family.
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My friend is a descendant of the Whatman family.
Surface Forms
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Etymology
Whatman is an English family name that belonged to people who worked in papermaking. A famous example is James Whatman, and because of the family's trade the surname became linked with fine paper and the brand Whatman.
