paterson

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Definition of paterson in French English dictionary

Paterson, city in New Jersey (USA)

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Definition of paterson in English English dictionary

A patronymic surname derived from a Middle English short form of Patrick

{i} city in New Jersey (USA)

City (pop., 2000: 149,222), northeastern New Jersey, U.S. It is located on the Passaic River, north of Newark, N.J. It was founded in 1791 as an industrial settlement by advocates of U.S. industrial independence from Europe. The successful enterprise, begun by Alexander Hamilton, was known as the Society for Establishing Useful Manufactures. In the 19th century it was a centre of cotton textile production, the silk industry, and locomotive manufacturing. It received a city charter in 1851 and was the scene of many labour disputes. By the 20th century its industries were widely diversified

a city of northeastern New Jersey American Revolutionary leader (born in Ireland) who was a member of the Constitutional Convention (1745-1806)

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Definition of paterson in English French dictionary

{n} Paterson, ville du New-Jersey (USA)