Associations to the word «Sumner»

Wiktionary

SUMNER, proper noun. An occupational surname​ for a summoner in court.
SUMNER, noun. Obsolete form of summoner.

Dictionary definition

SUMNER, noun. United States sociologist (1840-1910).

Wise words

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