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)