Atkinson

Proper noun

1. A surname from Middle English [in turn originating as a patronymic] meaning "son of Atkin", a Middle English diminutive of Adam.
   • Fuelled by their fury, Spurs surged forward and gave themselves hope after 56 minutes when Scott Parker's precise through-ball released Adebayor. He was pulled down in the area by Cech but referee Atkinson allowed play...
2. A placename:

   1. A number of places in the United States:

      A town and township in Henry County, Illinois.

   2. A number of places in the United States:

      An unincorporated community in Center Township, Benton County, Indiana.

   3. A number of places in the United States:

      An unincorporated township in Piscataquis County, Maine.

   4. A number of places in the United States:

      A township in Carlton County, Minnesota.

   5. A number of places in the United States:

      A city and township in Holt County, Nebraska.

   6. A number of places in the United States:

      A town in Rockingham County, New Hampshire.

   7. A number of places in the United States:

      A town in Pender County, North Carolina.

   8. A community in Cumberland County, Nova Scotia, Canada.

   9. A village in Saint Andrew parish, Dominica.

   10. Ellipsis of Atkinson County.