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Robertson
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English
Etymology
en :af Robert -son + 1
Pronunciation
en /ˈɹɒb.ət.sən/ RP
en /ˈɹɑ.bɚt.sən/ GA,CA
en /ˈɹɔb.ət.sən/ AU
Proper noun
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en countable en English patronymics.
en 2 September 2026 Fleetwood sign Brighton midfielder Robertson https://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/football/articles/cwyzdp1523xo BBC Sport Fleetwood Town have signed Brighton midfielder Josh Robertson on loan until 5 January. 4 September 2026 https://web.archive.org/web/20260904064447/https://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/football/articles/cwyzdp1523xo 4 September 2026
A placename:
en village s/New South Wales c/Australia.
en suburb city/Brisbane s/Queensland c/Australia.
en town p/Western Cape c/South Africa.
en ucomm co/Crosby County s/Texas c/USA.
en CDP co/Uinta County s/Wyoming c/USA.
en Robertson County.
en electoral division city/Central Coast state/New South Wales c/Australia.
Usage notes
In Scotland sometimes used as a translation of Mac Dhonnchaidh.
Derived terms
en Poynting-Robertson drag Poynting-Robertson effect Robertson County Division of Robertson Robertsonian Robertson screw before you can say Jack Robertson Robertson screwdriver
Related terms
en Robert Roberts