"Boswellian" meaning in All languages combined

See Boswellian on Wiktionary

Adjective [English]

Forms: more Boswellian [comparative], most Boswellian [superlative]
Etymology: From Boswell + -ian. Etymology templates: {{suffix|en|Boswell|ian}} Boswell + -ian Head templates: {{en-adj}} Boswellian (comparative more Boswellian, superlative most Boswellian)
  1. Of or pertaining to James Boswell (1740–1795), Scottish lawyer and writer, best known for his biography of Samuel Johnson.
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