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Al⋅ger

[al-jer]
–noun
1. Horatio, Jr., 1834–99, U.S. novelist: author of a series of books for boys.
2. a male given name.
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Al·ger   (āl'jər)   
American writer of inspirational adventure books, such as Ragged Dick (1867), featuring impoverished boys who through hard work and virtue achieve great wealth and respect.
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