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JOHN LYLY
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• JOHN LYLY (noun)
The noun JOHN LYLY has 1 sense:
1. English writer noted for his elaborate style (1554-1606)
Familiarity information: JOHN LYLY used as a noun is very rare.
Sense 1
Meaning:
English writer noted for his elaborate style (1554-1606)
Classified under:
Nouns denoting people
Synonyms:
John Lyly; Lyly
Instance hypernyms:
author; writer (writes (books or stories or articles or the like) professionally (for pay))
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