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Leigh Fermor

British  
/ ˈfɛːmɔː /

noun

  1. See Fermor

"Collins English Dictionary — Complete & Unabridged" 2012 Digital Edition © William Collins Sons & Co. Ltd. 1979, 1986 © HarperCollins Publishers 1998, 2000, 2003, 2005, 2006, 2007, 2009, 2012

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Though hardly known in this country, in his native England Patrick Leigh Fermor is practically a cult figure, often said to be the best travel writer of the 20th century.

From New York Times Dec. 1, 2017

Throughout, Jelly-Schapiro acknowledges his debt to the swashbuckling British adventurer and travel writer Patrick Leigh Fermor.

From Washington Post Jan. 13, 2017

Like many people, my introduction to Leigh Fermor was A Time for Gifts.

From The Guardian Dec. 31, 2016

Osbert Lancaster, a witty cartoonist, and Patrick Leigh Fermor, who would become a glamorous writer, were there.

From Economist Sep. 8, 2016

If that is any measure, then the late Sir Patrick Leigh Fermor blew it into a cocked hat.

From BBC Oct. 9, 2014

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