John Bartlett

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Definition
  1. Proper noun:
    • John Bartlett: A specific individual, a United States publisher and editor known for compiling a famous collection of familiar quotations.
Usage
  • The name "John Bartlett" is used to refer to the historical figure, particularly in contexts related to publishing, editing, or reference works like quotation dictionaries.
  • It functions as a proper noun and is not used with articles (a, an, the) when referring to the person.
Examples
Advanced Usage
  • The name is often metonymically used to refer to the book of quotations itself.
    • I need to check that reference in Bartlett. (Here, "Bartlett" refers to the book "Bartlett's Familiar Quotations.")
Variants and Related Words
  • Bartlett's Familiar Quotations: The full title of the reference book compiled by John Bartlett. This is a related compound term, not a variant of the name itself.
Synonyms
  • Compiler of Bartlett's Quotations: A descriptive synonym.
  • Editor: A general term for his profession, though not a direct synonym for the name.
Related Idioms or Phrases
  • As Bartlett says...: A phrase used to introduce a quotation, implying it is sourced from his famous collection.
    • As Bartlett says, "The pen is mightier than the sword."
Noun
  1. United States publisher and editor who compiled a book of familiar quotations (1820-1905)

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