Shaffer
- Sir Peter. born 1926, British dramatist. His plays include The Royal Hunt of the Sun (1964), Equus (1973), Amadeus (1979), and The Gift of the Gorgon (1992)
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Contemporary Examples
Shaffer is a vital, cherished and cherishing grounding influence.
Their musical tastes were in synch, and Letterman was deeply knowledgeable, Shaffer says.
“The show, to him, has always been something like a forum,” Shaffer says.
“We have to, and I think we will”—even if Shaffer must organize it.
Shaffer adds: “I thought he was pretty damn nice, because I thought I was gonna get fired.”
Historical Examples
Now for next year it is up to President Shaffer, and those of like mind!
The Negro and the NationGeorge S. Merriam
He says, "Shaffer, you go in the rear, and get on the train."
Her business with him was in regard to the possible renting of the Shaffer house.
The Golden SlipperAnna Katharine Green
Good red and purple sorts are Shaffer, Cuthbert, Loudon, and others.
The Practical Garden-BookC. E. Hunn
Shaffer is about as sharp as the devil; but I trust you are right.
The Courier of the OzarksByron A. Dunn