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American politician (1769–1828)
DeWitt Clinton (March 2, 1769 – February 11, 1828) was an American politician and naturalist. He served as a United States senator, as the mayor of New
DeWitt_Clinton
Public school in New York City
DeWitt Clinton High School is a public high school located since 1929 in the Bronx borough of New York City. Opened in 1897 in Lower Manhattan as an all-boys
DeWitt_Clinton_High_School
Early American locomotive
The DeWitt Clinton of the Mohawk and Hudson Railroad (M&H) was an American steam locomotive and the first working steam locomotive built for service in
DeWitt_Clinton_(locomotive)
American businessman
DeWitt Clinton Blair (September 6, 1833 – June 3, 1915) was an American philanthropist and industrialist. Blair was born in Gravel Hill, New Jersey (later
DeWitt_Clinton_Blair
American Civil War Medal of Honor recipient (1822–1899)
Dewitt Clinton Lewis (July 30, 1822–June 28, 1899) was a Union Army soldier who served in the 97th Pennsylvania Infantry Regiment during the American Civil
Dewitt_Clinton_Lewis
This is a list of places in the United States named for DeWitt Clinton. His role in the construction of the Erie Canal created accessible Eastern seaboard
List of places named for DeWitt Clinton
List_of_places_named_for_DeWitt_Clinton
American politician (1830–1898)
Dewitt Clinton Senter (March 26, 1830 – June 14, 1898) was an American politician who served as the 18th governor of Tennessee from 1869 to 1871. He had
Dewitt_Clinton_Senter
Col. Dewitt Clinton Haskin (circa 1824 – July 17, 1900) was an American engineer who developed the initial methods for construction of the first tunnels
Dewitt_Clinton_Haskin
American admiral (1888–1961)
Admiral DeWitt Clinton Ramsey (2 October 1888 – 7 September 1961) was a U.S. Navy officer and pioneer naval aviator who served as an aircraft carrier commander
DeWitt_Clinton_Ramsey
American politician
DeWitt Clinton Cregier (June 1, 1829 - November 9, 1898) was an American engineer and politician. He served as Mayor of Chicago, Illinois (1889–1891) for
DeWitt_Clinton_Cregier
City in Illinois, United States
Clinton is the largest city in and the county seat of DeWitt County, Illinois, United States. The population was 6,898 at the 2023 census. The city and
Clinton,_Illinois
American politician (1818–1892)
DeWitt Clinton Littlejohn (February 7, 1818 – October 27, 1892) was a brevet brigadier general in the Union Army and a United States representative from
DeWitt_Clinton_Littlejohn
Name list
Governorship of DeWitt Clinton, whose mother Mary DeWitt was a descendant of the Dutch patrician De Witt family. People with the name include: Bill DeWitt (1902–1982)
DeWitt_(name)
City in Michigan, United States
DeWitt is a city in Clinton County in the U.S. state of Michigan. The population was 4,776 at the 2020 census. The city is located north of Interstate
DeWitt,_Michigan
City in Iowa, United States
DeWitt is a city in Clinton County, Iowa, United States. The population was 5,514 at the time of the 2020 census, which represented a 9.2% increase over
DeWitt,_Iowa
County in Michigan, United States
organized in 1839. It is named after early American politician DeWitt Clinton. Clinton County is included in the Lansing-East Lansing, MI Metropolitan
Clinton_County,_Michigan
American actress (born 1970)
because her mother was also a young single mother. Navedo graduated from DeWitt Clinton High School in 1988 and graduated from the State University of New York
Andrea_Navedo
incumbent Democratic-Republican President James Madison narrowly defeated DeWitt Clinton, the lieutenant governor of New York and mayor of New York City, who
1812 United States presidential election
1812_United_States_presidential_election
Vice President of the United States from 1805 to 1812
in U.S. history. Clinton's nephew, DeWitt Clinton, continued the Clinton New York political dynasty after his uncle's death. Clinton was born in 1739
George Clinton (vice president)
George_Clinton_(vice_president)
County in Iowa, United States
county seat is Clinton. Its name is in honor of the seventh Governor of New York State, DeWitt Clinton. Clinton County comprises the Clinton, Iowa Micropolitan
Clinton_County,_Iowa
Waterway in upstate New York, U.S.
its lead supporter New York Governor DeWitt Clinton, denigrated the project as "Clinton's Folly" and "Clinton's Big Ditch". The canal saw quick success
Erie_Canal
Public elementary school in Chicago, Illinois, United States
DeWitt Clinton School is a Chicago Public School on the north side of Chicago, Illinois. In 2003, alumnus Jim Mills donated $1 million to the Clinton
DeWitt_Clinton_School
American politician
Dewitt Clinton Giddings (July 18, 1827 – August 19, 1903) served three non-consecutive terms in the United States House of Representatives as a representative
D._C._Giddings
Public park in Manhattan, New York
DeWitt Clinton Park is a 5.8-acre (23,000 m2) New York City public park in the Hell's Kitchen neighborhood of Manhattan, New York City, between West 52nd
DeWitt_Clinton_Park
state governor, four of whom served non-consecutive terms (George Clinton, DeWitt Clinton, Horatio Seymour, and Al Smith); the official numbering lists each
List_of_governors_of_New_York
City in Iowa, United States
of 2020. Clinton, along with DeWitt (also located in Clinton County), was named in honor of the sixth governor of New York, DeWitt Clinton. Incorporated
Clinton,_Iowa
American political family
the Founding Fathers and vice president George Clinton and his nephew New York Governor DeWitt Clinton. However, they are related through Bill's stepfather
Clinton_family
New York Democratic political organization
senator DeWitt Clinton, the nephew of the governor, publicly attacked Burr, resulting in a duel between Clinton and Burr supporter John Swartwout. Clinton resigned
Tammany_Hall
Topics referred to by the same term
DeWitt Clinton (1769–1828) was an American politician. DeWitt Clinton may also refer to: DeWitt Clinton Baxter (1829–1881), American artist and engraver
DeWitt Clinton (disambiguation)
DeWitt_Clinton_(disambiguation)
American general, artist and engraver
DeWitt Clinton Baxter (1829–1881) was an American artist and engraver. He also served as colonel and brevet brigadier general in the Union Army during
DeWitt_Clinton_Baxter
Town in Louisiana, United States
Clinton is a town in, and the parish seat of, East Feliciana Parish, Louisiana, United States. The town was named for New York Governor DeWitt Clinton
Clinton,_Louisiana
Historic commercial building in New York, United States
Ithaca. It was named for DeWitt Clinton, governor of New York from 1817 to 1822 and again from 1824 to 1827. Upon its opening Clinton House was reputed to
Clinton House (Ithaca, New York)
Clinton_House_(Ithaca,_New_York)
American politician (1825–1908)
John DeWitt Clinton Atkins (June 4, 1825 – June 2, 1908) was an American slave owner, politician and lawyer who served as a member of both the United States
John_D._C._Atkins
Town in Maine, United States
Clinton is a town in Kennebec County, Maine, United States. The town was named for New York Governor DeWitt Clinton. The population was 3,370 at the 2020
Clinton,_Maine
Painting by Rembrandt Peale
Portrait of DeWitt Clinton is an 1823 portrait painting of by the American artist Rembrandt Peale. It depicts the politician DeWitt Clinton who served
Portrait_of_DeWitt_Clinton
American painter
DeWitt Clinton Boutelle (1820–1884) was an American landscape painter. He was a member of the Hudson River School. Boutelle was born in 1820 in Troy, New
DeWitt_Clinton_Boutelle
Continental Army officer (1736–1812)
to 1792. On February 18, 1765, James Clinton married Mary DeWitt (1737–1795), the only daughter of Egbert DeWitt, members of a colonial Dutch family.
James_Clinton
Anglo-Irish soldier (1690–1773)
he was the father of General James Clinton and George Clinton, and the grandfather of DeWitt Clinton. Charles Clinton was born in Corboy, County Longford
Charles_Clinton
Public housing development in Manhattan, New York
Governor DeWitt Clinton Houses, also known as DeWitt Clinton Houses or Clinton Houses, is a public housing development built and maintained by the New
Clinton_Houses
Topics referred to by the same term
Clinton County DeWitt Charter Township, Michigan, in Clinton County De Witt, Missouri De Witt, Nebraska DeWitt, New York DeWitt County, Texas DeWitt,
DeWitt
Largest city and county seat of Hamblen County, Tennessee, United States
East Andrew Johnson Highway, First North Street) SR 160 (Governor Dewitt Clinton Senter Parkway, Air Park Boulevard, Enka Highway) SR 113 SR 341 (Alpha
Morristown,_Tennessee
Surname list
and George Clinton James Clinton (1733–1812), American Revolutionary War general, father of DeWitt and brother of George Clinton George Clinton (vice president)
Clinton
American publisher, minister, and politician (1805–1877)
Senate term ended in 1875, Brownlow returned to Knoxville. Governor Dewitt Clinton Senter had undone most of his Radical initiatives, allowing Democrats
Parson_Brownlow
1820 United States federal legislation
"Tallmadge was an independent-minded Republican, allied at the time with Dewitt Clinton's faction in New York state politics. The year before, he had objected
Missouri_Compromise
Vice President of the United States from 1817 to 1825
DeWitt Clinton in his first run for Governor. But when Clinton challenged President James Madison in the 1812 election, Tompkins broke with Clinton,
Daniel_D._Tompkins
American politician
DeWitt Clinton Hoyt (August 25, 1824 – October 24, 1898) was an American politician, representing the 2nd District of Saratoga County in the New York State
DeWitt_Clinton_Hoyt
County in Kentucky, United States
formed in 1835 and named for DeWitt Clinton, the seventh Governor of New York. It is a prohibition or dry county. Clinton County was formed on February
Clinton_County,_Kentucky
County in Missouri, United States
Governor DeWitt Clinton of New York. The county seat of Plattsburg derives its name from a town of a similar name that is the county seat of Clinton County
Clinton_County,_Missouri
American politician (1870–1946)
De Witt Clinton Flanagan (December 28, 1870 – January 15, 1946) was an American businessman and Democratic Party politician from New Jersey who briefly
De_Witt_C._Flanagan
American songwriter and poet (1903–1986)
Ukrainian-Jewish immigrants in the Bronx, New York. He graduated from DeWitt Clinton High School in 1921 (his classmate Countee Cullen graduated in 1922)
Abel_Meeropol
County in Illinois, United States
named in honor of the seventh Governor of New York State, De Witt Clinton. DeWitt County is included in Bloomington–Normal, IL Metropolitan Statistical
DeWitt_County,_Illinois
Governor of Texas from 1866 to 1867
Constituency 5th district In office March 4, 1875 – March 3, 1879 Preceded by Dewitt Clinton Giddings Succeeded by Olin Wellborn Constituency 3rd district 12th Governor
James_W._Throckmorton
American film director and television producer
Peltzman) and Nathan Katz, who was a dress manufacturer. He attended DeWitt Clinton High School, and graduated from Syracuse University. According to The
Gilbert_Cates
the winner was the shorter candidate) was in the 1812 election, with DeWitt Clinton standing 11 inches (28 cm) taller than incumbent James Madison. The
Heights of presidents and presidential candidates of the United States
Heights_of_presidents_and_presidential_candidates_of_the_United_States
American actor (1920–1998)
actor. He was the son of Mr. and Mrs. Benjamin Katz, and he attended DeWitt Clinton High School in New York. He served in the Marines during World War II
Jack_Briggs_(actor)
City in Arkansas, United States
making it the most populous city in the county. The city was named for DeWitt Clinton, the New York governor who built the Erie Canal; he had also been a
Clinton,_Arkansas
American politician and lawyer (1807–1885)
York from 1842 to 1843. Clinton was born on April 21, 1807, in New York City to Maria Franklin (1775–1818) and DeWitt Clinton (1769–1828), while the latter
George_W._Clinton
American spymaster in Revolutionary Russia
DeWitt Clinton Poole (October 28, 1885 – September 3, 1952) was an American intelligence officer. He served as U.S. Consul General in Moscow, and acted
DeWitt_Clinton_Poole
Denomination of US currency
Morris appeared on the first 1000 dollar bill. Governor of New York DeWitt Clinton appeared on two other versions. The obverse of the 1928 and 1934 series
United States one-thousand-dollar bill
United_States_one-thousand-dollar_bill
American soldier (1667–1718)
deduced is unclear. It was not mentioned by either Charles, George, or Dewitt Clinton; and no William has been identified in the corresponding generation
James_Clinton_(soldier)
City in Mississippi, United States
Clinton in honor of DeWitt Clinton, the former governor of New York who led completion of the Erie Canal. The first road through Mount Salus/Clinton was
Clinton,_Mississippi
American billionaire businessperson
Jewish family, the son of Fred and Virginia Roth. He graduated from DeWitt Clinton High School in the Bronx. In 1962, Roth graduated with an B.A. from
Steven_Roth
Republican gubernatorial nominee to get over 60% of the vote since Dewitt Clinton Senter did in 1869. Sundquist carried all but two counties (Lake and
1998 Tennessee gubernatorial election
1998_Tennessee_gubernatorial_election
American actor and photographer (1918–2013)
retailer Harry Arbus and his wife Rose (née Goldberg). He attended DeWitt Clinton High School in the Bronx, where he first developed an interest in acting
Allan_Arbus
Charter township in Michigan, United States
Territorial Legislature renamed both the township and the river after DeWitt Clinton, the popular governor of New York from 1817 to 1823 who was largely
Clinton Township, Macomb County, Michigan
Clinton_Township,_Macomb_County,_Michigan
United States fugitive slave (died 1858)
Margaret Garner had worked in New Orleans, and in 1857 were sold to Judge Dewitt Clinton Bonham for plantation labor at Tennessee Landing, Mississippi. Robert
Margaret_Garner
Rail tunnels in New York and New Jersey
Downtown Hudson Tubes that connect Jersey City and the World Trade Center. Dewitt Clinton Haskin first attempted to construct the Uptown Hudson Tubes in 1873
Uptown_Hudson_Tubes
century New York governor and presidential candidate DeWitt Clinton (DeWitt County, and Clinton County). Information on the FIPS county code, county seat
List_of_counties_in_Illinois
Cemetery in Brooklyn, New York
of sculptural interest". Among the first monuments was a statue of DeWitt Clinton, built in 1853. There is also a memorial erected by James Brown, president
Green-Wood_Cemetery
River in Michigan, United States
The Clinton River is a river in southeastern Michigan in the United States. It is named in honor of DeWitt Clinton, who was governor of New York from 1817
Clinton_River_(Michigan)
Neighborhood in New York City
One such park is DeWitt Clinton Park on Eleventh Avenue between 52nd and 54th Streets. It is across the West Side Highway from Clinton Cove Park. Another
Hell's_Kitchen,_Manhattan
Day of the year
Alexander Ostrovsky, Russian director and playwright (born 1823) 1898 – Dewitt Clinton Senter, American politician, 18th Governor of Tennessee (born 1830)
June_14
City in Arkansas
1853, the name DeWitt was picked out of a hat after being submitted by an admirer of the sixth governor of New York, DeWitt Clinton, one of many localities
DeWitt,_Arkansas
Neighborhood in New York City
low-lying areas. The area is named after Clinton Avenue, which in turn was named in honor of New York Governor DeWitt Clinton (1769–1828). The main thoroughfare
Clinton_Hill,_Brooklyn
Charter township in Michigan, United States
DeWitt Charter Township is a charter township of Clinton County in the U.S. state of Michigan. The population was 15,073 at the 2020 census, which was
DeWitt Charter Township, Michigan
DeWitt_Charter_Township,_Michigan
Borough in New York City and county in New York State
State Canal Corporation. Retrieved January 3, 2024. "In 1825, Governor Dewitt Clinton officially opened the Erie Canal as he sailed the packet boat Seneca
Manhattan
1939 film by Gregory Ratoff
Rose Sargent and her turbulent relationship with con artist Barton DeWitt Clinton, whose criminal activities threaten her professional success in the
Rose_of_Washington_Square
Village in Minnesota, United States
Clinton is a city in Big Stone County, Minnesota, United States. The city was named for New York Governor DeWitt Clinton. The population was 386 at the
Clinton,_Minnesota
Topics referred to by the same term
Clinton, Missouri Clinton High School (Clinton, New York) DeWitt Clinton High School, Bronx, New York City, New York Clinton High School, Clinton, Sampson
Clinton_High_School
City in Ohio, United States
Eve in downtown Port Clinton reflects this nickname. Established in 1828, the town was named after New York governor DeWitt Clinton, who was instrumental
Port_Clinton,_Ohio
American politician (1822–1909)
Dewitt Clinton Leach (November 23, 1822 – December 21, 1909) was a politician and newspaperman from the U.S. state of Michigan. Leach was born in Clarence
Dewitt_C._Leach
Borough in Pennsylvania, US
Schuylkill rivers, it was a port on the Schuylkill Canal and named after DeWitt Clinton. As of the 2000 census, there were 288 people, 132 households, and 81
Port_Clinton,_Pennsylvania
Colonist of Mexican Texas
residence near Waterloo, New York. Their first sons were born there: DeWitt Clinton Harris and Lewis Birdsall Harris. The family migrated to Ste. Genevieve
John_Richardson_Harris
Baseball ballpark in Middletown, Connecticut
Connecticut River, and the Valley Railroad, was donated in 1871 by Dewitt Clinton Sage who owned a nearby brick factory. The former site is now a residential
Mansfield_Club_Grounds
Union Army infantry regiment
(Company C), W. S. Mendenhall (Company D), William McConnell (Company E), Dewitt Clinton Lewis (Company F), Jesse L. Cummins (Company G), Charles McIlvaine (Company
97th Pennsylvania Infantry Regiment
97th_Pennsylvania_Infantry_Regiment
Day of the year
1886) 1829 – Georg Andreas Bull, Norwegian architect (died 1917) 1830 – Dewitt Clinton Senter, American politician, 18th Governor of Tennessee (died 1898)
March_26
Public school district in DeWitt, Iowa, United States
DeWitt Community School District (CDCSD) is a rural public school district headquartered in DeWitt, Iowa. It was legally known as the Central Clinton
Central DeWitt Community School District
Central_DeWitt_Community_School_District
American writer (born 1935)
graduate of the New York City public schools; he attended P.S. 33 and DeWitt Clinton High School in the Bronx. He graduated from New York University in 1956
Avery_Corman
First boat on Erie Canal
boat to travel through the completed Erie Canal. It carried Governor Dewitt Clinton from Lake Erie, through the Erie Canal, to the Wedding of the Waters
Seneca_Chief
Railroad in New York (1826–1853)
with a fixed steam engine was used to raise and lower the train. The DeWitt Clinton locomotive, built by the West Point Foundry in New York, made its first
Albany and Schenectady Railroad
Albany_and_Schenectady_Railroad
American Founding Father, physician, educator (1746–1813)
2018, at the Wayback Machine. Retrieved October 25, 2018. Goodrich, Dewitt Clinton; Tuttle, Charles Richard (1875). An Illustrated History of the State
Benjamin_Rush
American author (1903–1946)
Association for the Advancement of Colored People (NAACP). Cullen entered the DeWitt Clinton High School, then located in Hell's Kitchen. He excelled academically
Countee_Cullen
Civil township in Michigan, United States
census. The village of Clinton is located within the township. Both the village and township are named in honor of DeWitt Clinton, the governor of New York
Clinton Township, Lenawee County, Michigan
Clinton_Township,_Lenawee_County,_Michigan
American politician (1889–1956)
Vincent McKee, Sr. (August 8, 1889 – January 28, 1956) was a teacher at DeWitt Clinton High School in the Bronx, New York, who later became a politically active
Joseph_V._McKee
American-Chinese judge and hotel proprietor
DeWitt Clinton Jansen (born at Shawangunk, New York on 8 November 1840; died 6 November 1894 at Shanghai), was a member of the Shanghai Municipal Council
DeWitt_Clinton_Jansen
American politician
DeWitt Clinton Dominick (June 4, 1918 – September 9, 2009) was an American lawyer and politician from New York. He was born on June 4, 1918, in Newburgh
D._Clinton_Dominick_III
Topics referred to by the same term
Clinton County, New York Clinton County, Ohio Counties named for DeWitt Clinton, seventh and ninth Governor of New York and nephew of George Clinton:
Clinton_County
United States Army general (1880–1962)
John Lesesne DeWitt (9 January 1880 – 20 June 1962) was a four-star general in the United States Army. He was best known for overseeing the internment
John_L._DeWitt
American politician
DeWitt Clinton Wilson (May 14, 1827, in Wakeman, Ohio – August 26, 1895, in Mauston, Wisconsin) was a member of the Wisconsin State Assembly and the Wisconsin
DeWitt_C._Wilson
American fashion designer and executive (born 1939)
the Manhattan Talmudical Academy, before eventually graduating from DeWitt Clinton High School in 1957. He attended Baruch College of the City University
Ralph_Lauren
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DEWITT CLINTON
Surname or Lastname
English
English : diminutive of Prew (see Prue).
Boy/Male
British, French, German
Mind; Intellect; Little Hugh; Little Smart One; Small Intelligent One
Boy/Male
Gujarati, Hindu, Indian
White
Boy/Male
German
Little Hugh.
Surname or Lastname
English
English : variant of Hewitt.
Surname or Lastname
English
English : from a diminutive of Drew 2 or 3.
Surname or Lastname
English
English : unexplained.
Surname or Lastname
English
English : variant of Hewitt.
Surname or Lastname
English
English : variant spelling of Blewett.
Surname or Lastname
English
English : unexplained.
Male
Welsh
Contracted form of Welsh Dewydd, DEWI means "beloved."Â
Surname or Lastname
English
English : from the Middle English personal name Juwet, Jowet (feminine Juwette, Jowette). These originated as pet forms (with the Anglo-Norman French suffix -et(te)) of Juwe, Jowe, variants of Jull, a short form of Julian, which were borne by both men and women.
Boy/Male
Dutch American Flemish
White.
Surname or Lastname
English (mainly East Midlands) and Scottish
English (mainly East Midlands) and Scottish : variant of Hewitt 1.
Surname or Lastname
English
English : variant spelling of Petit.
Boy/Male
American, Australian, Dutch, Finnish, German
Blond
Surname or Lastname
English, Welsh, and Scottish
English, Welsh, and Scottish : from the medieval personal name Huet, a diminutive of Hugh. See also Hew. The surname has also long been established in Ireland.English : topographic name for someone who lived in a newly made clearing in a wood, Middle English hewett (Old English hīewet, a derivative of hēawan ‘to chop’,‘to hew’).
Surname or Lastname
English
English : variant spelling of Merritt.
Surname or Lastname
English
English : variant spelling of Jewett.
Surname or Lastname
English
English : variant spelling of Leavitt.Jewish (Ashkenazic) : variant spelling of Levit.
DEWITT CLINTON
DEWITT CLINTON
Boy/Male
German
An Old German name derived from 'dragen' meaning to bear or carry.
Boy/Male
Hindu
Surrender, Injuring
Boy/Male
English
Place Name; Barn for Cows
Girl/Female
Muslim
Elegant bird crane
Girl/Female
Indian
Princess of Jaisalmer
Boy/Male
Hindu
An efficient horse rider
Girl/Female
English, Finnish, German, Italian, Swedish
Powerful in Battle; Battle-mighty
Girl/Female
Arabic, Muslim
Blessing; Loan; Favour
Girl/Female
English
Means light or most beautiful woman.
Girl/Female
Latin
Middle child.
DEWITT CLINTON
DEWITT CLINTON
DEWITT CLINTON
DEWITT CLINTON
DEWITT CLINTON
v. t.
To represent in words; to describe vividly.
n.
The pewit.
p. pr. & vb. n.
of Desist
p. pr. & vb. n.
of Dew
imp. & p. p.
of Depict
imp. & p. p.
of Desist
n.
A debt; an entry on the debtor (Dr.) side of an account; -- mostly used adjectively; as, the debit side of an account.
n.
The collection of attributes which make up the nature of a god; divinity; godhead; as, the deity of the Supreme Being is seen in his works.
v. i.
To cease to proceed or act; to stop; to forbear; -- often with from.
p. p.
Depicted.
v. t.
To yield or submit; to humble; to lower; as, to demit one's self to humble duties.
n.
The pewit.
v. t.
To rot, as flax or hemp, by exposure to rain, dew, and sun. See Dewretting.
v. t.
To form a colored likeness of; to represent by a picture; to paint; to portray.
p. pr. & vb. n.
of Depict
v. t.
To charge with debt; -- the opposite of, and correlative to, credit; as, to debit a purchaser for the goods sold.
v. t.
To ret or rot by the process called dewretting.
p. p.
Depicted.
v. t.
To enter on the debtor (Dr.) side of an account; as, to debit the amount of goods sold.
n.
An offense or transgression against law; (Scots Law) an offense of a lesser degree; a misdemeanor.