The Daily Challenge

Another Millionaire question.

Value:

£125k

Question:

Who compiled his “Dictionary of Modern English Usage”, first published in 1926?

Options:

A

John Gower

B

Thomas Bowdler

C

Henry Fowler

D

Ebenezer Brewer

Just for fun… answer tomorrow.

Yesterday’s answer: Sweden

9 comments

    • Bowdler was a real person, but I think he was around 1800, so a lot earlier. to Bowdlerise? I remember we were taught that in English, I think it means to censor, he took something, famous work, forget what, and took out all the juicy bits to make it suitable for children.
      I could have guessed this because I knew Fowler did something along these lines, but I couldn’t have said what.

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