fogram

or fo·grum

[ foh-gruhm ]

noun

1. an old-fashioned or overly conservative person; fogy.

Word History and Origins

Origin of fogram¹

First recorded in 1765–75; origin uncertain

Example Sentences

The guests whom they best liked, Mr and Mrs Grantley, the clergyman and his wife from the little town of Poppleby, gave an excellent and hopeful account of their rector, Dr Fogram, who was, they said, a really good man, and very liberal.

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Dr Fogram said that he should come down himself on July 21, and should be very glad to take counsel with the Carbonels on the state of Uphill.

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Dr Fogram was true to his word, and made his appearance at the Long Vacation.

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Dr Fogram rode over on a plump, shining, black horse, followed by a well-equipped groom.

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Mr Allen even threatened to write to Dr Fogram, but as he did not know how to address a letter to what he called “Oxford College,” he contented himself with walking off with his belongings to Downhill church every Sunday—that is, when they went anywhere.

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