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Lawton

Noun

Sense 1: A city located in southwestern Oklahoma, United States.

Sense 2: A surname of English origin derived from a place name meaning "hill settlement".

Example Sentences:

1. The Lawton Police Department is responsible for maintaining law and order in the city.

2. My friend's last name is Lawton and his ancestors belonged to a small village in England.

Adjective

Sense 1: Pertaining to or originating from the city of Lawton.

Sense 2: Uncommon or unfamiliar in other areas but well-known and frequently used within a specific locality.

Example Sentences:

1. The Lawton High School football team won the championship this year.

2. "Baker" is a lawton term for a baker's dozen, referring to thirteen instead of twelve.

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