Atherton
Proper noun
Meaning
(countable) A habitational surname from Old English.
(uncountable) A placename:
A town in the Metropolitan Borough of Wigan, Greater Manchester, England (OS grid ref SD6703).
A town in the Tablelands Region, Queensland, Australia.
A town in San Mateo County, California, United States.
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Examples
Airships from the ZP-12 unit took part in the sinking of the last U-Boat before German capitulation, sinking U-881 on 6 May 1945 together with destroyers Atherton and Mobery.
Atherton, p. 31. Following his dismissal of a batsman, Ambrose often celebrated by pumping the air with his fists.
Announcing seven deaths today, Sunday, March 22, Chief Medical Officer for Wales, Dr Frank Atherton, said: “My thoughts are with their families and friends, and I ask that their privacy is respected at this very sad time.”
Engelbart's house in Atherton, California burned down during this period, causing him and his family further problems.
California has abolished its townships, though many general law cities continue to use the word "Town" as part of their name (e.g. "Town of Atherton" when it is, legally, the City of Atherton).
Abby Damm and Kevin Conner were married June 3 at Holbrook-Palmer Park in Atherton.