algers

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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Alger (ˈældʒə) [Click for IPA pronunciation guide]
 
n
Horatio. 1834--99, US author of adventure stories for boys, including Ragged Dick (1867)

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Algers is always a great word to know.
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a gadget; dingus; thingumbob.
a children's mummer's parade, as on the Fourth of July, with prizes for the best costumes.
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