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STEPHEN FOSTER
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• STEPHEN FOSTER (noun)
The noun STEPHEN FOSTER has 1 sense:
1. United States songwriter whose songs embody the sentiment of the South before the American Civil War (1826-1864)
Familiarity information: STEPHEN FOSTER used as a noun is very rare.
Sense 1
Meaning:
United States songwriter whose songs embody the sentiment of the South before the American Civil War (1826-1864)
Classified under:
Nouns denoting people
Synonyms:
Foster; Stephen Collins Foster; Stephen Foster
Instance hypernyms:
ballad maker; songster; songwriter (a composer of words or music for popular songs)
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"The only trick the incapable has, are his tears." (Arabic proverb)
"A good start is half the job done." (Dutch proverb)