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JOHN MERCER
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• JOHN MERCER (noun)
The noun JOHN MERCER has 1 sense:
1. British maker of printed calico cloth who invented mercerizing (1791-1866)
Familiarity information: JOHN MERCER used as a noun is very rare.
Sense 1
Meaning:
British maker of printed calico cloth who invented mercerizing (1791-1866)
Classified under:
Nouns denoting people
Synonyms:
John Mercer; Mercer
Instance hypernyms:
manufacturer; producer (someone who manufactures something)
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"Ones neighbours problems, does not induce one to lose their appetite over them." (Zimbabwean proverb)
"Forbidden fruit tastes best." (Czech proverb)