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Darlington
noun
(
electronics
) A pair of transistors with the emitter of one connected to the base of the other and the collectors connected together, acting as a transistor with greater amplification. Also called "Darlington pair".
proper noun
a family name
a place name
Etymology:
From Dearthington believed to be
the settlement of Deornoth's people
(unclear root + ing
a family group
+ ton
an enclosed farm or homestead
) via Dearnington and Derlinton. The family name is derived from the place name, simply meaning one who came from the village of Darlington. Most of the later place names are derived either from the Darlington family name, being named either after people with that family name, or are derived from the place name directly, being named after the original village of Darlington directly.
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