Garreteer
Definition, Meaning & Examples
Pronunciation /ˌɡæɹəˈtɪə(ɹ)/ · Part of speech noun
Quick meaning: Garreteer is a noun meaning One who lives in a garret.
Meaning
One who lives in a garret.
More Meanings
- (derogatory) A poor author; a literary hack.
Example Sentences
a stupid and ignorant Grub Street garreteer
He had a stable of writers at his disposal, his garreteers, given entry to the prison and always at the ready to put a prisoner's story to paper.
Word Forms
- garreteers
Related Words
Related dictionary entries include garret-master, garlander, garagist, garbager, cottager, gravekeeper.
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