Wilson Definition

wilson
noun
  1. author of the first novel by an African American that was published in the United States (1808-1870)
  2. English writer of novels and short stories (1913-1991)
  3. Scottish ornithologist in the United States (1766-1813)
  4. United States physicist honored for his work on cosmic microwave radiation (born in 1918)
  5. Canadian geophysicist who was a pioneer in the study of plate tectonics (1908-1993)
  6. American Revolutionary leader who was one of the signers of the Declaration of Independence (1742-1798)
  7. United States entomologist who has generalized from social insects to other animals including humans (born in 1929)
  8. Scottish physicist who invented the cloud chamber (1869-1959)
  9. United States literary critic (1895-1972)
  10. 28th President of the United States; led the United States in World War I and secured the formation of the League of Nations (1856-1924)
  11. a peak in the San Juan mountains of Colorado (14,246 feet high)

"Wilson" in song lyrics

See how wilson is used in real songs:

  • "Under pressure from pete wilson"
    C-Bo f/ AP-9, Spice 1 — As the World Turns
  • "After this, you better hide your face like Neighbor Wilson"
    Cilvaringz f/ 4th Disciple — Tongue Fu
  • "If Akon sang on 'Brian Wilson'"
    D-Sisive — If...

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