McGuffey

[muh-guhf-ee]

noun

William Holmes,1800–73, U.S. educator: editor of the Eclectic Readers, a series of school readers.

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Examples from the Web for mcguffey

Then they clambered out to where Wedge McGuffey was perched.
The Boy Scouts of Lenox
Frank V. Webster
Then bounding down the gorge he finds McGuffey kneeling at the point.
Foes in Ambush
Charles King
The original Mr. McGuffey was very strong for illustrations.
A Plea for Old Cap Collier
Irvin S. Cobb
Mr. McGuffey considered a few moments and made his decision.
Captain Scraggs
Peter B. Kyne
Mr. McGuffey was already seated and disposing of his meal when Mr. Gibney entered.
Captain Scraggs
Peter B. Kyne