Johnsoniana

plural noun

John·​so·​ni·​ana

jänˌsōnēˈanə,

-ˈänə,

-ˈȧnə also -ˈānə

: collected items by, about, or relating to Samuel Johnson

Word History

Etymology

Samuel Johnson + English -i- + -ana

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