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Pratchett

British  
/ ˈprætʃɪt /

noun

  1. Sir Terence ( David John ), known as Terry . born 1948, British writer, noted for his comic fantasy novels in the Discworld series

"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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In his memoir Dahl recalled various childhood exploits, including playing a prank with his friends on the local sweetshop owner Mrs Pratchett by putting a dead mouse in a gobstopper jar.

From BBC Jun. 16, 2025

The story is based on the work of Terry Pratchett, specifically a volume in his 41-book Discworld series.

From New York Times Jan. 12, 2024

Rhianna Pratchett grew up being told fantastical stories by her father, the late fantasy author Sir Terry Pratchett, and being taken to sci-fi and fantasy conventions around the world.

From BBC Dec. 21, 2023

For many Gaiman and Pratchett readers and viewers, spending more time with their favorite odd couple is heavenly enough.

From Salon Jul. 28, 2023

‘Still too big,’ I heard Mrs Pratchett croaking.

From "Boy: Tales of a Childhood" by Roald Dahl

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