samuel pepys

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samuel pepys

Samuel Pepys wrote his diary by candlelight in his study.

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.
samuel pepys

Samuel Pepys wrote his diary by candlelight in his study.

Noun
  1. English diarist whose diary contained detailed descriptions of 17th century disasters in England (1633-1703)

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