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Of or relating to American writer Henry James (1843–1916), regarded as one of the key figures of 19th-century literary realism.
Of or relating to English writer M. R. James (1862–1936), known for his original ghost stories.
Of or relating to American philosopher, historian, and psychologist William James (1842–1910).
Relating to or characteristic of American baseball writer (and founder of sabermetrics) Bill James (1949–).
As a James fan myself I was hoping for a new set of Jamesian terms, like STAB (Streetwalkers and Transients Assassinated per Borough), say, or O.J.'s (Obstructions of Justice). And as it turns out there are a few. By the final chapter we are fluent enough in Mr. James's methodology that we don't flinch when he classifies the murder of JonBenet Ramsey as an "IQBX 9."
noun
An adherent or proponent of Jamesian (in various senses) ideas.
Several Jamesians now hold high office in baseball. Billy Beane, a first-round draft pick who began reading back issues of the Abstract after his outfielding career stalled, was named general manager of the Oakland A's in 1997.
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2As a James fan myself I was hoping for a new set of Jamesian terms, like STAB (Streetwalkers and Transients Assassinated per Borough), say, or O.J.'s (Obstructions of Justice). And as it turns out the
WiktionarySeveral Jamesians now hold high office in baseball. Billy Beane, a first-round draft pick who began reading back issues of the Abstract after his outfielding career stalled, was named general manager
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