Simple Simon
Americannoun
noun
Etymology
Origin of Simple Simon
First recorded in 1775–85; after the nursery rhyme character
Example Sentences
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A sweet but Simple Simon gives in to panic at the front during World War I and is punished by a military machine that cannot afford to temper steeliness with compassion.
From Time Magazine Archive
Children will hugely enjoy Simple Simon; their elders may profitably join them.
From Time Magazine Archive
CBS's Comer Pyle, or Simple Simon, U.S.M.C., has scored third highest in the ratings.
From Time Magazine Archive
Sometimes these are weirdly blended: this year's Red Riding Hood features Mother Hubbard and Simple Simon.
From Time Magazine Archive
And this time Heartsease had no friend to talk to, for Simple Simon was not there, although she had news of him.
From The Blue Rose Fairy Book by Baring, Maurice
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