Definitions

1. noun

A surname of English origin, originally referring to a person from the village of Wilkin or Wilkinson in Cheshire or Yorkshire.

“She checked the family tree and found that her ancestor was a Wilkinson from the 17th century.”

2. proper noun

A specific person with the surname Wilkinson, especially notable or famous ones.

“The Wilkinson brothers were renowned for their contributions to the field of physics.”

3. noun

A type of safety razor, named after its inventor, William Henry Wilkinson.

“He bought a new Wilkinson razor, which provided a closer shave than his old one.”