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Twainian, a.|ˈtweɪnɪən|
[f. the name of ‘Mark Twain’ (S. L. Clemens), American writer (1835–1910) + -ian.]
Of, pertaining to, or characteristic of ‘Mark Twain’ or his work.
1938Times Lit. Suppl. 27 Aug. 551/4 When stimulated by the potentialities of human sacrifice or the vapourings of a politician, it [sc. the pen] moves to a Twainian climax. 1968Word Study Feb. 2/1 Here is such a Twainian reference, appearing in the late novel The American Claimant. 1977Time 28 Feb. 53/1 They contain their share of Twainian ‘stretchers’, or exaggerations. |