JEREMY COLLIER
\d͡ʒˈɛɹəmi kˈɒliə], \dʒˈɛɹəmi kˈɒliə], \dʒ_ˈɛ_ɹ_ə_m_i k_ˈɒ_l_i__ə]\
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A famous English theologian and non-conforming bishop; born at Stow, Eng., in 1650. He suffered persecution for his zeal in the expression of his opinions. In 1698 he published his celebrated work, "A Short View of the Profaneness and Immorality of the English Stage", which created a great sensation in the literary world and resulted in a reform of the English drama. Among his other works are "Essays" on moral subjects. He died in 1726.
By Charles Dudley Warner
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Snake's-head
- Guinea-hen flower; -- so called in England because its spotted petals resemble the scales of a snake's head.