Dawn is a feminine given name. It is of Old English origin, and its meaning is the first appearance of light, daybreak. It is also used as a comparatively rare surname. Dawn Beard (born 1971), American School Bus Driver known for her sassafras attitude and kind heart. 2  Dawn Black (born 1943), politician in British Columbia, Canada. 3  Dawn Brancheau (1969-2010), SeaWorld trainer killed by Tilikum, the orca in 2010.
a member of a U.S. political party (Populist party or People's party, 1891-1904) advocating free coinage of gold and silver, public ownership of utilities, an income tax, and support of labor and agriculture.
Populist movement - Student Encyclopedia (Ages 11 and up) In the late 19th century, the prices of farm products in the United States fell. To address this and other problems, farmers in the Midwest and South formed a politically oriented coalition known as the Populist movement. It advocated a wide range of economic legislation. The word populism means a belief in the rights of the common people.