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  • proper noun A surname of Swedish origin.

Etymologies

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From Swedish Karlsson ("son of Karl").

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Examples

  • Martin Karlsson on 28 Jan 2009 at 1: 32 am # great house!

    Molly’s Cabin by AGATHOM 2009

  • Karlsson is expected back next week, but Boyle (three to five weeks), Taylor (several months at least) and Craig (indefinitely) could all be out an extended period. ...

    USATODAY.com - Hockey - New Jersey vs. Tampa Bay 2006

  • Karlsson is not a typical Swede, however, totaling an astounding 185 penalty minutes in just 26 games for Frolunda of the Swedish junior league.

    USATODAY.com - Kings take winger Karlsson with 18th pick 2001

  • The decision to recall Karlsson could mean D Brian Lee will be dealt.

    Ottawa Sun 2009

  • "No one else was doing it at the time," says Mr. Karlsson.

    The Writing Is on the Wall Helen Kirwan-Taylor 2011

  • Karlsson was moving some of his own graffiti-sprayed furniture when a dealer/neighbor ran by and said "you must sell these!"

    The Writing Is on the Wall Helen Kirwan-Taylor 2011

  • Karlsson—a second-year defenseman who is tied for the team lead in points with 44—scored the only goal in the shootout after nine other players took shots but came up empty-handed.

    Senators 2, Rangers 1 2011

  • Karlsson and Nihlmar, who were awarded the best New Designer in Practice Award in 2005 at the industry's Design & Decoration Awards, will launch their line in New York next month at interior design store Maison 24 and their latest creation, a cartoon/graffiti lamp in the shape of a naked woman with the words "Kabang" painted on £3,330, will make its premier in Milan next week at the design fair.

    The Writing Is on the Wall Helen Kirwan-Taylor 2011

  • Senators 2, Rangers 1 Erik Karlsson scored for the Senators in the fifth round of a shootout, lifting Ottawa over the Rangers on Thursday night.

    Senators 2, Rangers 1 2011

  • Mr. Karlsson and his partner, Martin Nihlmar, were among the first to unwittingly start the graffiti-at-home trend in the U.K. Mr.

    The Writing Is on the Wall Helen Kirwan-Taylor 2011

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