Definition of Emily Post

1. Noun. United States female author who wrote a book and a syndicated newspaper column on etiquette (1872-1960).

Exact synonyms: Emily Price Post, Post
Generic synonyms: Author, Writer

Lexicographical Neighbors of Emily Post

Emile Durkheim
Emile Gaboriau
Emile Herzog
Emile Zola
Emilia
Emilia-Romagna
Emilia coccinea
Emilia flammea
Emilia javanica
Emilia sagitta
Emiliano Zapata
Emilie Charlotte le Breton
Emily Bronte
Emily Jane Bronte
Emily Post (current term)
Emily Price Post
Emirates
Emirati
Emiratis
Emirian
Emirians
Emma
Emma Goldman
Emma Hart Willard
Emmabel
Emmabeth
Emmanthe
Emmanthe penduliflora
Emmanuel

Literary usage of Emily Post

Below you will find example usage of this term as found in modern and/or classical literature:

1. The Bookman (1911)
"A Romance of Days to Come. By LP Gratacap. Dodd, Mead and Company: The Eagle's Feather. By Emily Post. George H. Doran Company: The Golden Galleon. ..."

2. Merriam-Webster's Dictionary of English Usage by Inc. Merriam-Webster (1994)
"The ban on phone was announced by Emily Post back in 1927. ... Emily Post included mints. No usage writer has commented on that one. ..."

3. Transactions (1871)
"... had they not learned of this asylum, must undoubtedly have fallen into such hands as did Emily Post. These cases have received care and encouragement ..."

4. What Happened Today? by Jill Norris, Sharon Rosenberger (2001)
"3O Happy Birthday, Emily Post! Born in 1872, Emily Post is remembered for her book on manners ... Emily Post gave advice for manners in specific situations. ..."

5. Publishers Weekly by Publishers' Board of Trade (U.S.), Book Trade Association of Philadelphia, American Book Trade Union, Am. Book Trade Association, R.R. Bowker Company (1922)
"... boxed 7.50 ETIQUETTE: IN SOCIETY, IN BUSINESS, IN POLITICS, AND AT HOME Emily Post A familiar figure to the reading public as a novelist and essayist, ..."

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