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Parrington

[ par-ing-tuhn ]

/ ˈpær ɪŋ tən /

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noun

Vernon Louis, 1871–1929, U.S. literary historian and critic.

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How to use Parrington in a sentence

"What's the good of bringing it down," cried Parrington, who had thrown back to the wilds in his excitement.
A Thief in the Night|E. W. Hornung
Parrington was one of those who suspected Raffles, or, at all events, one who was in the secret of those suspicions.
A Thief in the Night|E. W. Hornung
Parrington spoke of a presentation set of his books, and in doing homage to Raffles made his peace with our host.
A Thief in the Night|E. W. Hornung
Harryman and Parrington walked along the quay in silence, their steps resounding loudly in the stillness of the night.
Banzai!|Ferdinand Heinrich Grautoff

While the Mindoro reduced her speed noticeably, Parrington looked across at the strange vessel through his glasses.
Banzai!|Ferdinand Heinrich Grautoff