Porson

/ ˈpɔːsən /

noun

1. PorsonRichard17591808MEnglishHISTORY: classical scholar Richard. 1759–1808, English classical scholar, noted for his editions of Aeschylus and Euripides

Example Sentences

Porson smoked many bundles of cheroots, which nabobs began to import.

From Project Gutenberg

Porson and Boswell encountered him in drinking matches and were both left under the table.

From Project Gutenberg

I can't think how mother can put up with that lazy Mrs. Porson.

From Project Gutenberg

As Porson only got £16 for writing the book, it certainly cost him dear.

From Project Gutenberg

I must stop a moment to consider the hard and far different fate of Porson.

From Project Gutenberg