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bowdler

/ˈbaʊd.lər/

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noun

C2formalcommon/ˈbaʊd.lər/

uncountable · proper noun

A proper noun referring to an English editor known for publishing an expurgated edition of Shakespeare's works in 1818.

  • 🇷🇺Имя собственное, относящееся к английскому редактору, известному публикацией очищенного издания произведений Шекспира в 1818 году.
  1. Thomas Bowdler C2 formal british

    An English editor and physician known for publishing an expurgated edition of Shakespeare's works in 1818, removing content he considered inappropriate.

    • Thomas Bowdler's edition of Shakespeare was controversial in its time.
    • Bowdler's name became synonymous with censorship.
    • The Bowdler family was known for their literary contributions.

    🇷🇺Томас Боудлер

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