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admonisher

NOUN
Dutch uncle
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"Fact is, Mops," said her admonisher in chief, "as I've always said, you are only fit for a provincial pack."

From Mrs. Fitz by J. C. Snaith

"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

Carmen shook her head, and with that peculiar mixture of pride and child-like humility which marked her character, she bowed herself submissively before her faithful admonisher.

From Sister Carmen by M. Corvus

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




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