Leacock

[ lee-kok ]

/ ˈli kɒk /

noun

Stephen (Butler),1869–1944, Canadian humorist and economist.

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In order, what parts of speech are the words in all capital letters? Alisa was VERY tired, SO she decided to go to bed.

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adverb, conjunction

adjective, conjunction

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Example sentences from the Web for leacock

When Mr. Leacock's literal translation of Homer, on p. 193, met my eye, a howl of mirth broke from me.
Winsome Winnie and other New Nonsense Novels|Stephen Leacock
One of the unsolved riddles of social injustice is, why should Professor Leacock be so much more amusing than most people?
Modern Essays|John Macy
Fortunately, Professor Leacock produces a new book at the right moment.
Winsome Winnie and other New Nonsense Novels|Stephen Leacock
Mr. Leacock is, as the politicians say, 'a national asset,' and Mr. Leacock is a Canadian to be proud of.
Winsome Winnie and other New Nonsense Novels|Stephen Leacock

It is Mr. Leacock's peculiar gift that he makes you laugh out loud.
Winsome Winnie and other New Nonsense Novels|Stephen Leacock

British Dictionary definitions for leacock

Leacock

/ (ˈliːkɒk) /

noun

Stephen Butler. 1869–1944, Canadian humorist and economist: his comic works include Literary Lapses (1910) and Frenzied Fiction (1917)

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