Pritchett

[prich-it]

noun

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.
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Paul Theroux
May 14, 2013

Historical Examples of pritchett

"At any rate, Mr. Pritchett, I'm very much obliged to you:" and so they parted.
The Bertrams
Anthony Trollope
When he knew I was coming out to you, he made Pritchett—you know Pritchett?
The Bertrams
Anthony Trollope
He said nothing about it; he merely told Mr. Pritchett to arrange the matter.
The Bertrams
Anthony Trollope
Mr. Pritchett was dressed in his best, and was very sad and solemn.
The Bertrams
Anthony Trollope
How would Pritchett have rejoiced had he heard the old man speak so!
The Bertrams
Anthony Trollope

British Dictionary definitions for pritchett

Pritchett

noun

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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