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admonisher

NOUN
Dutch uncle
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Be a treasure to the poor, an admonisher to the rich, an answerer to the cry of the needy, a preserver of the sanctity of thy pledge.

From Epistle to the Son of the Wolf by Bahá'u'lláh

Horace was a mild admonisher, a court satirist, fit for the gentle times of Augustus, and more fit for the reasons which I have already given.

From Discourses on Satire and on Epic Poetry by John Dryden

Blessed Heaven! deny not to my prayers, my friend, my admonisher, my adviser, at a time so critical to myself.

From Clarissa Harlowe; or the history of a young lady — Volume 8 by Samuel Richardson

"Hurt him not," said his Highness to this effectual admonisher unto secrecy.

From Traditions of Lancashire, Volume 2 by John Roby

"Answer this reverend and spiritual admonisher, to the true purport and bearing of his question," said Sir Roger, with a mighty affectation of sagacity.

From Traditions of Lancashire, Volume 1 by John Roby


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