Nixon

== English == === Alternative forms === (son of Nicholas): Nickson, Nixson === Etymology === From Nick +‎ -son, an alteration of Nickson, originally a patronymic meaning "son of Nicholas". === Pronunciation === IPA(key): /ˈnɪk.sɪn/, /ˈnɪk.sən/ Rhymes: -ɪksɪn === Proper noun === Nixon An English surname transferred from the given name. Richard Nixon, 37th President of the United States of America. A township in DeWitt County, Illinois, United States, named after early settlers George, William and Morris Nixon. A census-designated place in Washoe County, Nevada, United States, named in honor of George S. Nixon, Nevada senator. ==== Derived terms ==== ==== Related terms ==== ==== Translations ==== === Noun === Nixon (slang, narcotics) A drug of low quality and low potency passed off as a powerful, pure drug.