Definitions

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  • proper noun A surname originating in Scotland from Clan Fergusson and now widespread in the English-speaking world.

Etymologies

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From Fergus +‎ -son, translation of Gaelic MacFhearguis, "son of Fergus".

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Examples

  • It is a phrase Ferguson first used following United's dramatic derby triumph over City at Old Trafford in September 2009, when Michael Owen scored the winner in a 4-3 victory.

    Sir Alex Ferguson does not expect to make further signings this summer 2011

  • It is a phrase Ferguson first used following United's dramatic derby triumph over City at Old Trafford in September last year.

    WalesOnline - Home 2011

  • It is a phrase Ferguson first used following United's dramatic derby triumph over City at Old Trafford in September last year.

    Evening Standard - Home 2011

  • Rodgers admitted he had taken Sir Alex Ferguson's decision to play Carrick, Park Ji-sung, Rooney and Rio Ferdinand - what he described as Ferguson's most hard-working side - as a "massive compliment" to his players.

    WalesOnline - Home WalesOnline 2011

  • Richard Ferguson is right, on the few occasions that you see a road sign that simply says “México”, it indicates the direction to México City.

    Retiring in Yucatan 2009

  • Richard Ferguson is right, on the few occasions that you see a road sign that simply says “México”, it indicates the direction to México City.

    Retiring in Yucatan 2009

  • Richard Ferguson is right, on the few occasions that you see a road sign that simply says “México”, it indicates the direction to México City.

    Retiring in Yucatan 2009

  • Richard Ferguson is right, on the few occasions that you see a road sign that simply says “México”, it indicates the direction to México City.

    Retiring in Yucatan 2009

  • The 6-foot-9 Ferguson is the 40th-rated prep player in the country, according to rivals. com.

    Sun Belt Conference 2010

  • Richard Ferguson is right, on the few occasions that you see a road sign that simply says “México”, it indicates the direction to México City.

    Retiring in Yucatan 2009

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