Vachon

See also: vachon

English

Etymology

French Vachon

Proper noun

Vachon (countable and uncountable, plural Vachons)

  1. (countable) A surname from French, equivalent to English Coward or Cowherd.
  2. A placename
    1. Ellipsis of Vachon River.
      1. A river in Nunavik, Quebec, Canada
      2. A river in Chaudiere, Quebec, Canada
    2. An electoral district in Monteregie, Quebec, Canada

Coordinate terms
surname

Translations
Translations

Further reading

French

Etymology

From Middle French vachon.

Pronunciation
  • IPA(key): /va.ʃɔ̃/

Proper noun

Vachon ?

  1. a surname, Vachon, originating as an occupation, equivalent to English Cowherd or Coward
  2. Vachon: A placename
    1. Ellipsis of rivière Vachon.
      1. A river in Nord-du-Québec, Québec, Canada
      2. A river in Chaudière-Appalaches, Québec, Canada
    2. An electoral district in Montérégie, Québec, Canada

Descendants
  • English: Vachon

See also
surname
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