Pritchett
[prich-it]
- Sir V(ictor) S(awdon) [sawd-n] /ˈsɔd n/, 1900–97, English literary critic, journalist, novelist, and short-story writer.
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Contemporary Examples of pritchett
A short-story writer (his “The Evils of Spain” could be read along with this book), Pritchett was a master of compression.
Historical Examples of pritchett
"At any rate, Mr. Pritchett, I'm very much obliged to you:" and so they parted.
The BertramsAnthony Trollope
When he knew I was coming out to you, he made Pritchett—you know Pritchett?
The BertramsAnthony Trollope
He said nothing about it; he merely told Mr. Pritchett to arrange the matter.
The BertramsAnthony Trollope
Mr. Pritchett was dressed in his best, and was very sad and solemn.
The BertramsAnthony Trollope
How would Pritchett have rejoiced had he heard the old man speak so!
The BertramsAnthony Trollope
Pritchett
- Sir V (ictor) S (awdon). 1900–97, British short-story writer, novelist, essayist, and autobiographer; his works include Mr Beluncle (1951) and A Careless Widow (1989)
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