Buck

/bək/
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Other forms: Bucks

Definitions of Buck
  1. noun
    United States author whose novels drew on her experiences as a missionary in China (1892-1973)
    synonyms: Pearl Buck, Pearl Sydenstricker Buck
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    missionary, missioner
    someone sent on a mission--especially a religious or charitable mission to a foreign country
    author, writer
    a person who writes (books or stories or articles or the like) professionally (for pay)
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