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Noun lardner has 1 sense
  1. Lardner, Ring Lardner, Ringgold Wilmer Lardner - United States humorist and writer of satirical short stories (1885-1933)
    --1 is a kind of humorist, humourist; writer, author

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Lardner

Noun: Lardner refers to an Irish surname of Norman origin. It is derived from the Gaelic word "Lardnar," meaning "bard." It is predominantly used as a family name.

Sample Sentence: The Lardner family has a rich history of storytelling and poetry.


Noun: Lardner can also refer to Ring Lardner, an American journalist and short-story writer best known for his satirical writings and sports reporting.

Sample Sentence: Ring Lardner's stories often provide a humorous critique of society and its obsession with sports.


Noun: In baseball, Lardner could be used to denote a pitch that is extremely slow and lacking speed. It is often used in informal discussions and slang among players.

Sample Sentence: The batter easily hit the lardner pitch for a home run, as it lacked the necessary velocity to deceive him.


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