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Definition of Emily post
1. Noun. United States female author who wrote a book and a syndicated newspaper column on etiquette (1872-1960).
Lexicographical Neighbors of Emily Post
Literary usage of Emily post
Below you will find example usage of this term as found in modern and/or classical literature:
1. The Bookman (1911)
"A Romance of Days to Come. By LP Gratacap. Dodd, Mead and Company: The Eagle's
Feather. By emily post. George H. Doran Company: The Golden Galleon. ..."
2. Merriam-Webster's Dictionary of English Usage by Inc. Merriam-Webster (1994)
"The ban on phone was announced by emily post back in 1927. ... emily post included
mints. No usage writer has commented on that one. ..."
3. Transactions (1871)
"... had they not learned of this asylum, must undoubtedly have fallen into such
hands as did emily post. These cases have received care and encouragement ..."
4. What Happened Today? by Jill Norris, Sharon Rosenberger (2001)
"3O Happy Birthday, emily post! Born in 1872, emily post is remembered for her
book on manners ... emily post gave advice for manners in specific situations. ..."
5. Publishers Weekly by Publishers' Board of Trade (U.S.), Book Trade Association of Philadelphia, American Book Trade Union, Am. Book Trade Association, R.R. Bowker Company (1922)
"... boxed 7.50 ETIQUETTE: IN SOCIETY, IN BUSINESS, IN POLITICS, AND AT HOME Emily
Post A familiar figure to the reading public as a novelist and essayist, ..."
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