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Definition of Dr. johnson
1. Noun. English writer and lexicographer (1709-1784).
Generic synonyms: Lexicographer, Lexicologist, Author, Writer
Lexicographical Neighbors of Dr. Johnson
Literary usage of Dr. johnson
Below you will find example usage of this term as found in modern and/or classical literature:
1. The Life of Samuel Johnson by James Boswell (1907)
"Being entered, Mr. Barnard stepped forward hastily to dr. johnson, ... I * Dr.
Johnson had the honour of contributing his assistance towards the formation ..."
2. The Bibliographer's Manual of English Literature: Containing an Account of by William Thomas Lowndes (1834)
"A Conversation between K. George III. and dr. johnson, illustrated with ... By Dr.
Johnson and others : together with the choice Sentences of Publius Syrus. ..."
3. The Gentleman's Magazine (1840)
"Dr. and Mrs. Kennicott and Miss More, dr. johnson, Mr. Henderson, Mr. Davis of
Baliol, ... We dined yesterday for the last time in company with dr. johnson. ..."
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