De Quincey

/də ˌkwɪnsi/
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  1. noun
    English writer who described the psychological effects of addiction to opium (1785-1859)
    synonyms: Thomas De Quincey
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    a person who writes (books or stories or articles or the like) professionally (for pay)
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