Alger

[al-jer]

noun

1. Horatio, Jr., 1834–99, U.S. novelist: author of a series of books for boys.

2. a first name.

Alger

/ ˈældʒə /

noun

1. Horatio. 1834–99, US author of adventure stories for boys, including Ragged Dick (1867)

Example Sentences

Three people have died after falling from the upper stand of a stadium in Algeria just after the final whistle as local football team MC Alger won the league title, the health ministry says.

From BBC

In the early 20th century’s Gilded Age, the best-selling books weren’t the ones we consider classics, but Horatio Alger’s inspirational pulp.

From Salon

Brian Alger, a senior vice president with the company, said the longest lag between when the county sent out an alert and when it hit cellphones was 14 minutes.

From Los Angeles Times

In all, Vance’s story of the Horatio Alger myth made real in Appalachia is actually one where he received much help and assistance along the way.

From Salon

On April 28, USM Alger went to Berkane’s stadium for the second leg but refused to play if the hosts wore the jerseys with the map.

From Seattle Times