Alger Definition & Meaning

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

"Alger" in song lyrics

See how alger is used in real songs:

  • "nido qubein and horatio alger"
    AOL — AOL
  • "ross perot and horatio alger"
    AOL — AOL
  • "charles f. kettering and horatio alger"
    AOL — AOL

Words that rhyme with alger

Usage tips for "alger"

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