Example Sentences

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I rather think the author wishes to be taken by Gray's admirers for a ridiculer of Johnson, and by the tatter's for a censurer of Gray.'

From Life of Johnson, Volume 4 1780-1784 by Boswell, James

A ridiculer then is the best champion to meet another ridiculer; their scurrilities magically undo each other.

From Calamities and Quarrels of Authors by Disraeli, Isaac

"You a ridiculer of superstitions?" said Danville, turning quickly on him.

From After Dark by Collins, Wilkie