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Bos•well
(boz′wel′, -wəl),USA pronunciation n. Bos•well•i•an
(boz wel′ē ən),USA pronunciation adj.
- Biographical James, 1740–95, Scottish author: biographer of Samuel Johnson.
- Literatureany devoted biographer of a specific person.
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