Samuel Pepys

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Definition

Proper noun: - English diarist: Samuel Pepys was a 17th-century English naval administrator and Member of Parliament, now most famous for the detailed private diary he kept. His diary provides a firsthand account of major historical events, including the Great Plague of London and the Great Fire of London.

Usage Examples
  • Proper noun:
    • The diary of Samuel Pepys is a primary source for historians studying the Restoration period.
    • Samuel Pepys served as Secretary to the Admiralty and helped build the Royal Navy.
Advanced Usage
  • "Pepysian" (adjective): Relating to or characteristic of Samuel Pepys or his diary.
    • The exhibition offered a Pepysian glimpse into 17th-century London life.
Variants and Related Words
  • Pepys (noun): A common shorthand reference for Samuel Pepys.
    • Pepys recorded the event in his diary on October 10, 1660.
  • Diary of Samuel Pepys: The specific title of his celebrated work.
Synonyms
  • Chronicler: A person who writes detailed accounts of historical events.
  • Diarist: A person who keeps a diary.
Related Phrases
  • Like something out of Pepys's diary: Used to describe a vivid, detailed, or historically resonant scene or account.
    • The bustling market scene was like something out of Pepys's diary.
Noun
  1. English diarist whose diary contained detailed descriptions of 17th century disasters in England (1633-1703)

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