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.

Word History and Origins

Origin of Uncle Remus¹

First recorded in 1880–85

Example Sentences

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

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

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

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

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You are doubtless acquainted with his charming Uncle Remus stories.

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