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David Ross Locke — (also known by his pseudonym Petroleum V. Nasby) (September 20, 1833 – February 15, 1888) was an American journalist and early political commentator during and after the American Civil War. Contents … Wikipedia
Petroleum V Nasby — David Ross Locke’s pseudonym … Eponyms, nicknames, and geographical games
Locke — noun English empiricist philosopher who believed that all knowledge is derived from sensory experience (1632 1704) • Syn: ↑John Locke • Instance Hypernyms: ↑philosopher * * * /lok/, n. 1. Alain LeRoy /al in leuh roy , lee roy/, 1886 1954, U.S.… … Useful english dictionary
Locke — /lok/, n. 1. Alain LeRoy /al in leuh roy , lee roy/, 1886 1954, U.S. educator and author. 2. David Ross ( Petroleum V. Nasby ), 1833 88, U.S. humorist and journalist. 3. John, 1632 1704, English philosopher. * * * … Universalium
Locke (surname) — Locke is a common Western surname of English origin, and may refer to: *Alain LeRoy Locke (1885–1954), African American educator, writer, and philosopher. *David Ross Locke (1833–1888), American journalist and humourist, also known by the… … Wikipedia
Nasby — [naz′bē] Petroleum V. [pə trō′lē əm] (pseud. of David Ross Locke) 1833 88; U.S. humorist … English World dictionary
Locke — [läk] 1. David Ross NASBY Petroleum V. 2. John 1632 1704; Eng. empirical philosopher … English World dictionary
Nasby, Petroleum V. — ▪ American humorist in full Petroleum Vesuvius Nasby, pseudonym of David Ross Locke born Sept. 20, 1833, Binghamton, N.Y., U.S. died Feb. 15, 1888, Toledo, Ohio American humorist who had considerable influence on public issues during and… … Universalium
Nasby — /naz bee/, n. Petroleum V., pen name of David Ross Locke. * * * … Universalium
Nasby — /naz bee/, n. Petroleum V., pen name of David Ross Locke … Useful english dictionary
