Macpherson
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Mac·pher·son
(mək-fûr′sən), James 1736-1796. Scottish poet who claimed to have translated the works of Ossian, a third-century Gaelic poet and warrior. Although based on unauthenticated original texts, the translations influenced many writers.
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Macpherson
(məkˈfɜːsən)n
(Biography) James. 1736–96, Scottish poet and translator. He published supposed translations of the legendary Gaelic poet Ossian, in reality largely his own work
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Mac•pher•son
(məkˈfɜr sən)n.
James, 1736–96, Scottish author.
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