A river in New York State flowing south from the Adirondacks to New York Harbor, or a surname of English origin.
Named after Henry Hudson, the English explorer who sailed the river in 1609. The surname derives from Middle English 'Hudde' (a pet form of Hugh) plus '-son', meaning 'son of Hugh'.
The Hudson River was originally called 'Muh-he-kun-ne-tuk' by the Mohican people, meaning 'river that flows two ways' - referring to its tidal nature that causes it to flow backward twice daily up to Albany!
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