Associations to the word «Hawkins»

Wiktionary

HAWKINS, proper noun. An English patronymic surname​.

Dictionary definition

HAWKINS, noun. English privateer involved in the slave trade; later helped build the fleet that in 1588 defeated the Spanish Armada (1532-1595).
HAWKINS, noun. United States jazz saxophonist (1904-1969).

Wise words

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