Waley

[ wey-lee ]

noun

1. Arthur Arthur David Schloss, 1889–1966, British translator of Chinese and Japanese literature.

Waley

/ ˈweɪlɪ /

noun

1. WaleyArthur18891966MEnglishMISC: orientalistWRITING: translator Arthur. real name Arthur Schloss. 1889–1966, English orientalist, best known for his translations of Chinese poetry

Example Sentences

Also, Mr. Waley has devoted his energies largely to Po Ch-i.

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Mr. John Waley, employed by the Brazilian Government for repairing cables, will procure these ingredients for you.

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It was issued from the press of John Waley, who began to practise his trade as printer in about the year 1546.

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A score of men splashed across the mud and lined up under Sergeant Waley.

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