"Lardnerian" meaning in English

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Adjective

Forms: more Lardnerian [comparative], most Lardnerian [superlative]
Etymology: Lardner + -ian Etymology templates: {{suffix|en|Lardner|ian}} Lardner + -ian Head templates: {{en-adj}} Lardnerian (comparative more Lardnerian, superlative most Lardnerian)
  1. Of or relating to Ring Lardner (1885–1933), American sports columnist and short-story writer best known for his satirical takes on the sports world, marriage, and the theatre.

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