Meaning of Thomas Bowdler in English

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1. Noun

   Thomas Bowdler

   Definitions

   1. English editor who in 1818 published an expurgated edition of the works of Shakespeare (1754-1825)

   Derived terms

   • bowdlerise
   • bowdlerize
   • castrate
   • expurgate
   • shorten

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