Definitions

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  • proper noun A patronymic surname.

Etymologies

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From a medieval diminutive form of the given name Robert +‎ -son.

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Examples

  • Scotty Hopson — Hopson is oozing with NBA talent, but he has a long way to go in terms of attitude and effort.

    Rivals recruiting mailbag: One and done ... and much more 2008

  • Although Hopson is still maintaining that he is committed to Mississippi State, he has opened the door of his recruitment by stating that he would like to visit some other schools.

    Meyer's Mailbag: Stephenson overrated? 2007

  • I called Hopson, Smith, and Negedu … and now I am calling Kiffin.

    Loser with Socks 2008

  • Rep. Aaron Pena, D-Edinburg, (who call Hopson "my dear friend") has already stated that

    unknown title 2009

  • KEY RETURNEES: G Scotty Hopson will be the team's top returning scorer after hitting for 12.2 points per game this season.

    Tennessee - Team Notes 2010

  • They return two starters -- G Scotty Hopson and C Brian Williams -- and six reserves who averaged double-figure minutes while also earning occasional starts.

    Tennessee - Team Notes 2010

  • Hopson, who barely scraped by in 2008, initially planned to make an announcement this afternoon but moved it up to this morning as rumors spread and the Texas Democratic Party scorched him in a press release.

    Eugene Robinson gets the name of the site right. - Moe_Lane’s blog - RedState 2009

  • Hopson made strides toward being more aggressive but could still stand to improve his consistency and his foul shooting.

    Tennessee - Team Notes 2010

  • G Scotty Hopson was more assertive in his sophomore year and finished second in scoring at 12.2 points per game, although he still drifted in and out of too many games.

    Tennessee - Team Notes 2010

  • If Hopson can be more consistent next year, he'll be a go-to guy.

    Tennessee - Team Notes 2010

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