Porson

/ (ˈpɔːsən) /

noun

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

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Which of the following animal names traces its immediate origin to Portuguese?

owl

crow

piranha

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Words nearby Porson

porridge, porrigo, porringer, Porro prism, Porsena, Porson, port, porta, portabella, portability, portable

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Who do you mean it is a terrible business for, Mr. Porson, me or him?
Through the Fray|G. A. Henty
Both the ushers were fond of cricket, and one turned out to be at least equal to Mr. Porson as a bowler.
Through the Fray|G. A. Henty
He would break from a criticism on Porson's Euripides to look for the little pigs.
Highways and Byways in Surrey|Eric Parker
Then Mr. Porson went in and ran the score up to sixty before his partner was out, the seniors winning the match by nine runs.
Through the Fray|G. A. Henty

Porson's jeu d'esprit is reprinted in the Faceti Cantabrigienses .
Notes and Queries, Number 238, May 20, 1854|Various

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