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Leacock   /lˈikˌɑk/   Listen
Leacock

noun
1.
Canadian economist best remembered for his humorous writings (1869-1944).  Synonyms: Stephen Butler Leacock, Stephen Leacock.





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"Leacock" Quotes from Famous Books



... Characters expecting murderous assault from Particularly Desperate Villains will provide themselves with revolvers. Before retiring for the tragic night they will, grasping the revolver firmly in the right hand, place it carefully (as Professor LEACOCK would direct) on the revolver-stand. The P.D.V. will then know what to do about it. (Note: P.D.V.'s do not carry ...
— Punch, or the London Charivari, Volume 158, June 2, 1920 • Various


Words linked to "Leacock" :   Stephen Leacock, humorist, humourist, economic expert, economist, Stephen Butler Leacock


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