Burroughs
oʊz, ˈbʌr- noun
1.
Edgar Rice, 1875–1950, U.S. novelist and short-story writer.
2.
John, 1837–1921, U.S. naturalist and essayist.
3.
William Seward, 1855–98, U.S. inventor of the adding machine.
4.
his grandson, William S(eward) 1914–1997, U.S. novelist.
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| 1. | Edgar Rice. 1875--1950, US novelist, author of the Tarzan stories |
| 2. | William S(eward). 1914--97, US novelist, noted for his experimental works exploring themes of drug addiction, violence, and homosexuality. His novels include Junkie (1953), The Naked Lunch (1959), and Interzone (1989) |
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Burroughs
is always a great word to know.
So is ort. Does it mean:
| a calculus or concretion found in the stomach or intestines of certain animals, esp. ruminants, formerly reputed to be an effective remedy for poison. |
| a scrap or morsel of food left at a meal. |
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