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leacock

/ˈliː.kɒk/

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noun

/ˈliː.kɒk/C1formal
  • ruИмя собственное, относящееся к канадскому экономисту и юмористу, наиболее известному своими юмористическими произведениями и активной деятельностью в конце XIX — начале XX века.

A proper noun referring to a Canadian economist and humorist, best remembered for his humorous writings and active in the late 19th and early 20th centuries.

uncountable · proper noun

  1. Person: Canadian humorist and economistB2formal

    Refers to Stephen Leacock (1869-1944), a Canadian economist and writer known for his humorous essays and satirical works.

    ruЛикок

    • Leacock's collection 'Sunshine Sketches of a Little Town' is a classic of Canadian literature.
    • Many readers admire Leacock's witty observations on everyday life.
    • The university awards a prize in honor of Leacock for humorous writing.
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