/tomp"seuhn, tom"-/ , n.
1. Benjamin, Count Rumford , 1753-1814, English physicist and diplomat, born in the U.S.
2. Dorothy , 1894-1961, U.S. journalist.
3. Francis , 1859-1907, English poet.
4. J(ames) Walter , 1847-1928, U.S. advertising executive.
5. Sir John Sparrow David , 1844-94, Canadian statesman: prime minister 1892-94.
6. Randall , /ran"dl/ , 1899-1984, U.S. composer and teacher.
7. Sylvia , 1902-68, English novelist, born in Scotland.
8. a city in N central Manitoba, in central Canada: nickel mining. 14,288.
9. a town in NE Connecticut. 8141.