Associations to the word «Alger»

Wiktionary

ALGER, proper noun. (rare) A male given name, a variant of Elgar.

Dictionary definition

ALGER, noun. United States author of inspirational adventure stories for boys; virtue and hard work overcome poverty (1832-1899).

Wise words

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Hippocrates