Macpherson

[ muhk-fur-suhn ]

noun

1. James, 1736–96, Scottish author and translator.

Macpherson

/ məkˈfɜːsən /

noun

1. MacphersonJames17361796MScottishWRITING: poetWRITING: translator James. 1736–96, Scottish poet and translator. He published supposed translations of the legendary Gaelic poet Ossian, in reality largely his own work

Example Sentences

“The influence of the oak maturation casks on the final character of The Macallan is vital,” says MacPherson.

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“We make a vast investment in these casks,” says Stuart MacPherson, the aforementioned wood master.

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In attendance was supermodel Elle Macpherson and king of pop Michael Jackson, who also performed.

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Luckily, Dr. Paul happened to be walking by, and he incapacitated Mr. Macpherson with a cattle prod.

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As it was, ere he had time to suffocate, MacPherson was on the spot.

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Nothing could make them forget what MacPherson had just done.

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Macpherson was a Scotchman, therefore it was the duty of Scotchmen to side with him.

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Macpherson, whose Fingal had been treated in the Journey as an impudent forgery, threatened to take vengeance with a cane.

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In a pause in Macpherson's wailing notes there floated down over the Glen the sound of the pipes up at the big House.

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