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Uncle Remus

[ ree-muhs ]

noun

  1. an African American character in several books by Joel Chandler Harris who narrates animal tales to the young son of a plantation owner.


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Word History and Origins

Origin of Uncle Remus1

First recorded in 1880–85
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Example Sentences

"But dat aint needer yer ner dar," said Uncle Remus, renewing his attack upon the little boy.

This was a good many years before a genius arose who in "Uncle Remus" made the stories immortal.

It occurred to the future "Uncle Remus," then twelve years old, that this might open a way for him.

Happily, there lived in Savannah the charming young lady who was to be the loving centre of the pleasant home of "Uncle Remus."

You are doubtless acquainted with his charming Uncle Remus stories.

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