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Bowdler

noun
1.
English editor who in 1818 published an expurgated edition of the works of Shakespeare (1754-1825).  Synonym: Thomas Bowdler.



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"Bowdler" Quotes from Famous Books



... and faith that the following drawing-room versions of some of "the most popular Comic (and Sentimental) Songs of the Day" have been attempted by Your respectful admirer, VIRGINIA BOWDLER. ...
— Punch, Or The London Charivari, Vol. 101. October 3rd, 1891 • Various
... the youthful loungers of London had been waiting impatiently during the last weeks for the arrival of this pale and demure star. Now that she had come their interest in her was keen. Her peculiar reputation for ingeniously tricking Mrs. Bowdler, secretary to Mrs. Grundy, rendered her very piquant, and this piquancy was increased by her ...
— The Woman With The Fan • Robert Hichens


Words linked to "Bowdler" :   editor, editor in chief, bowdlerise, Thomas Bowdler


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