14 JANUARY 1955, page 30

Some Of The Definitions In Johnson's Dictionary A R E

unconventional, e.g.. 'Patron: Commonly a wretch who supports with insolence, and is paid with flattery.' For a prize of I'S competitors are asked to invent equally......

Nursery Rhymes For The Times

SPECTATOR COMPETITION No. 254 Report by Allan 0. Waith Many nursery rhymes are based on historical incidents-'Goosey Goosey Gander' was Bishop Gardiner and the 'old man who......

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Dictionary, New Version, Is recommended for Crosswords A copy of the De Luxe edition of Chambers's Twentieth Century Dictionary and a book token for one guinea will be awarded......

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