Boswell

[ boz-wel, -wuhl ]

noun

1. James, 1740–95, Scottish author: biographer of Samuel Johnson.
2. any devoted biographer of a specific person.

Boswell

/ ˈbɒzwəl; bɒzˈwɛlɪən /

noun

1. BoswellJames17401795MScottishWRITING: authorWRITING: biographerLAW: lawyer James . 1740–95, Scottish author and lawyer, noted particularly for his Life of Samuel Johnson (1791)

Derived Forms

• Boswellian, adjective

Other Words From

• Bos·well·i·an [boz-, wel, -ee-, uh, n], adjective

Example Sentences

Kicker Chris Boswell booted six field goals to score all 18 points for Pittsburgh, who have now won eight of the past nine against their big division rivals.

From BBC

He was taken to Boswell Wilkie Circus in South Africa and trained to perform tricks.

From BBC

Prosecutors said Boswell and Trail had been planning to kill someone before Boswell met Loofe on the dating app Tinder.

From Seattle Times

"As the design agency, Sandia is responsible for the component until the weapon is retired. Sandia is accountable for ensuring that the weapon with the fuze attached is safe, secure and reliable," Boswell said.

From Science Daily

“It’s a joy to be given a massive wall,” said Ms. Boswell, who is also featured in a show at London’s Dulwich Picture Gallery.

From New York Times