PENSION — An allowance made to any one without an equivalent. In England it is generally understood to mean pay given to a state hireling for treason… - Samuel Johnson
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PENSION — An allowance made to any one without an equivalent. In England it is generally understood to mean pay given to a state hireling for treason to his country.
Samuel Johnson (18 September 1709 [7 September O.S.] – 13 December 1784) was a British author, linguist and lexicographer. He is often referred to as simply Dr. Johnson in the history of literature and is regarded as the greatest man of letters in English history.
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Also Known As
Alternative Names:
Dr Johnson
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Dr. Johnson
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Great Moralist
