Definitions

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  • proper noun A surname.

Etymologies

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From a mostly Scottish variant of Adkin and Atkin, diminutives of the given name Adam.

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Examples

  • Also, the last name of David Aitken, an executive at the company, was incorrectly spelled Aitkin in some editions.

    Corrections & Amplifications 2012

  • Robert Congel was mistakenly referred to as Roger Congel and David Aitken's name was mispelled as Aitkin in an earlier version of this story.

    Pyramid Cos.' Carousel Plan Rides Again Kris Hudson 2012

  • Jane Aitkin, co-founder of the New Hampshire Tea Party Coalition, said she wished the 60% or so of voters who aren't backing Mr. Romney would unite behind the second person in line so we can knock out Mitt.

    Romney's Odd New Hampshire Odds Janet Hook 2012

  • So I got a visit to lovely Aitkin without much to do there.

    6.23.2009 « Photo-a-Day 2009

  • Good thing, because about an hour after it came out of the ground a sheriff came by to serve me with a supoena hearing in Aitkin, no big deal.

    7.28.2009 « Photo-a-Day 2009

  • Up in Brainerd now – got back from the Aitkin jail, need to visit the jail here and drive home.

    1.29.2009 « Photo-a-Day 2009

  • The bank clock read negative 21 degrees on the way from Brainerd to Aitkin this morning.

    1.13.2009 « Photo-a-Day 2009

  • Up in Brainerd now – got back from the Aitkin jail, need to visit the jail here and drive home.

    2009 January « Photo-a-Day 2009

  • So I got a visit to lovely Aitkin without much to do there.

    2009 June « Photo-a-Day 2009

  • I had to go to Aitkin today, so I drove back through Garrison on Lake Mille Lacs.

    2009 January « Photo-a-Day 2009

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