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Say, Thomas

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Say, Thomas (1787–1834)

US entomologist and conchologist. Say is considered to be the father of descriptive entomology in America. In 1812 he helped to found the Philadelphia Academy of Natural Sciences, and was the zoologist for several American expeditions. He was curator of the American Philosophical Society, 1821–27, then professor of natural history at the University of Pennsylvania until 1928. His works include the three-volume American Entomology (1817–28),



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Did I always say, Thomas,' cried Short, turning with a look of amazement to his friend, 'that there was sure to be an inquiry after them two travellers?
The Old Curiosity Shop by Dickens, Charles View in context
That is what you will say, Thomas -- and you wouldn't take any money for those two thousand verses -- no indeed you wouldn't.
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