Adams

Adams1 definition

Ad·ams (adəmz)

  1. Adams, Ansel (ansəl) 1902-84; U.S. photographer
  2. Adams, Charles Francis 1807-86; U.S. statesman: son of John Quincy
  3. Adams, Henry (Brooks) 1838-1918; U.S. historian & writer: son of Charles Francis
  4. Adams, John 1735-1826; 2d president of the U.S. (1797-1801)
  5. (adəms)
    Adams, John Quincy (kwinzē, -sē) 1767-1848; 6th president of the U.S. (1825-29): son of John
  6. Adams, Samuel 1722-1803; Am. statesman & Revolutionary leader
Adams2 definition

Adams (adəmz)

  1. Etymology: after John Adams

    mountain of the Cascade Range, S Wash.: 12,307 ft (3,751 m)
  2. peak of the White Mountains, N.H.: 5,798 ft (1,767 m)

    Etymology: after John Adams

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