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Harrington

Noun

1. A short, lightweight jacket made of cotton or synthetic fabric, typically featuring a front zip fastening and buttoned pockets.

Example sentence: He bought a Harrington jacket for the rainy season.

Noun

2. A surname of English origin, derived from a place name meaning "hare's town".

Example sentence: Emma invited her friends, the Harringtons, for dinner.

Noun

3. A type of fishing knot used to attach the fly to the tippet or leader.

Example sentence: John carefully tied a harrington knot before casting his fly into the river.

Adjective

1. Referring to or characteristic of the town of Harrington, Delaware, United States.

Example sentence: The Harrington fair is a popular event in town.