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Meaning of HAWKINS

Pronunciation:  'hokinz

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 Definition: 
  1. [n]  United States jazz saxophonist (1904-1969)
  2. [n]  English privateer involved in the slave trade; later helped build the fleet that in 1588 defeated the Spanish Armada (1532-1595)
 
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 Synonyms: Coleman Hawkins, Hawkyns, Sir John Hawkins, Sir John Hawkyns
 
 See Also: privateer, privateersman, saxophonist

 

 

 

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