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Type Surname (from location)
Usage English
Pronounced Pron. /ˈsɛʃ.ənz/
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Meaning & History

From the name of the city of Soissons in northern France, itself derived from the name of the Celtic tribe of the Suessiones.

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English nouns, English verbs, word names
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Entry updated December 14, 2019

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