Simple Simon
Americannoun
noun
Etymology
Origin of Simple Simon
First recorded in 1775–85; after the nursery rhyme character
Example Sentences
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Children will hugely enjoy Simple Simon; their elders may profitably join them.
From Time Magazine Archive
The fans began to wonder whether Simple Simon might last it out.
From Time Magazine Archive
A sweet but Simple Simon gives in to panic at the front during World War I, and is punished by a military machine that cannot afford to temper steeliness with compassion.
From Time Magazine Archive
Sometimes these are weirdly blended: this year's Red Riding Hood features Mother Hubbard and Simple Simon.
From Time Magazine Archive
Simple Simon Simple Simon met a pieman Going to the fair; Says Simple Simon to the pieman: "Let me taste your ware."
From Cole's Funny Picture Book No. 1 by Cole, E. W. (Edward William)
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