Thomas Bowdler

Definitions of Thomas Bowdler
  1. noun
    English editor who in 1818 published an expurgated edition of the works of Shakespeare (1754-1825)
    synonyms: Bowdler
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    editor, editor in chief
    a person responsible for the editorial aspects of publication; the person who determines the final content of a text (especially of a newspaper or magazine)
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