whittier
whittier Lexical Profile
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American A city in southern California, located in Los Angeles County, historically founded by Quakers in 1887 and known for Whittier College.
"Richard Nixon spent much of his youth in Whittier, California, before launching his political career."
An English surname, most prominently associated with the 19th-century American Quaker poet and abolitionist John Greenleaf Whittier.
"Many schools and towns across the United States were named Whittier to honor the famous poet's legacy and anti-slavery advocacy."
American A remote coastal city in southern Alaska, situated at the head of the Passage Canal, famous for housing nearly its entire population in a single condominium building.
"Accessible by boat or a unique dual-use tunnel, Whittier serves as a popular gateway to Prince William Sound."
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Word Origin & Etymology
Derived from the Middle English surname 'Whittawer', an occupational name for a tawer (dresser) of white leather, from 'whit' (white) and 'tawer' (leather worker).