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Boswell

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created by Tem42

(idea) by Tem42 (1.4 hr) (print)   ?   (I like it!) Sat Feb 19 2000 at 4:28:02

A person who records the life of a famous contemporary; a chronicler. Also refers to a constant companion.

Comes from James Boswell, who wrote about Samuel Johnson.

See also: Boswellize.

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