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Johnsonian (iou)



Johnsonian adjective. L18.
[from Dr Samuel Johnson (see below) + -IAN.]
Of or pertaining to Dr Samuel Johnson (1709-84), a celebrated English man of letters and lexicographer; esp. characteristic, typical, or reminiscent of Johnson's style of English, having many words derived or formed from Latin.
Johnsoni'ana noun pl. sayings, writings, etc., of or about Dr Johnson, or matters connected with him L18.
Johnsonianism noun Johnsonian style; a Johnsonian phrase: E19.
'Johnsonism noun = Johnsonianism M19.