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APPEARER (APPE'ARER) n.s.[from To appear.]The person that…

“APPEARER (APPE'ARER) n.s.[from To appear.]The person that appears. That owls and ravens are ominous appearers, and presignify unlucky events, was an augurial conception.Brown’sVul. Err.” quote by Samuel Johnson
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““APPEARER  (APPE'ARER)   n.s.[from To appear.]The person that appears. That owls and ravens are ominous appearers, and presignify unlucky events, was an augurial conception.Brown’sVul. Err.””

Samuel Johnson

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This interpretation was drafted with AI assistance. It is one reading of the quote, not the author's own explanation.

He defines “appearer” as one who shows up, noting ominous birds as harbingers of bad luck.

In simple terms: “Appearer” means something that appears, sometimes ominously.

Key Takeaway

Recognize signs and their meanings.

Themes

language etymology superstition

Mood

educational inquisitive

Type

lexicographic historical

When to use this quote

  • literary analysis
  • historical research
  • creative storytelling
  • psychology

Key Concepts

semantics cultural symbolism

Questions to Reflect On

  • How do symbols influence perception?
  • When do appearances mislead?
A Different Perspective

Superstitious interpretations may be irrational.

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