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an English poet, literary critic, translator, and playwright who was made England's first Poet Laureate in 1668. He is seen as dominating the literary life of Restoration England to such a point that the period came to be known in literary circles as the Age of Dryden. Walter Scott called him "Glorious John." After the Restoration, as Dryden quickly established himself as the leading poet and literary critic of his day, he transferred his allegiances to the new government.
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Eagre: A tidal wave; especially, the high crest of the tide's rushing up a narrowing estuary -- as in the Humber, ...
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Punk: A prostitute, harlot. From the late 16th century; Shakespeare in MEASURE FOR MEASURE (1603) says: She may b...
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Tind: To light, to kindle; hence, to inflame, arouse; also, to catch fire, become ignited; to become inflamed or ...
Verge: This word had a wide range of meanings, extending from the primal sense (Latin virga) , a rod. Among these ...
Warlock: Originally, an oath-breaker, a traitor. From Old Saxon war, true (Pre- Teutonic root wero, Latin verus) + O...
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