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wellerism
wellerism /ˈwɛlərɪzəm/
noun
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A comparison comprising a well-known quotation followed by a facetious sequel
(
wellerism
)
a comparison comprising a well-known quotation followed by a facetious sequel
A wellerism, often humorous, pairs a familiar quote with an unexpected twist.
A wellerism, often humorous, pairs a familiar quote with an unexpected twist.
nonsmoker
nonsmoker /nɑːnˈsmoʊkɝ/
noun
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A passenger car for passengers who want to avoid tobacco smoke
(
nonsmoker
, nonsmoking car
)
a passenger car for passengers who want to avoid tobacco smoke
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A person who does not smoke tobacco
(
nonsmoker
)
a person who does not smoke tobacco
Doctor of the Church
Doctor of the Church /ˈdɑːktər ʌv ðə tʃɜːrtʃ/
noun
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(Roman Catholic Church) a title conferred on 33 saints who distinguished themselves through the orthodoxy of their theological teaching
(
Doctor of the Church
, Doctor
)
(Roman Catholic Church) a title conferred on 33 saints who distinguished themselves through the orthodoxy of their theological teaching
The Doctors of the Church greatly influenced Christian thought down to the late Middle Ages
the Doctors of the Church greatly influenced Christian thought down to the late Middle Ages
Harry Lauder
Harry Lauder /ˈhæri ˈlɔːdər/
noun
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Scottish ballad singer and music hall comedian (1870-1950)
(
Harry Lauder
, Lauder
, Sir Harry MacLennan Lauder
)
Scottish ballad singer and music hall comedian (1870-1950)
