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| 26% | 9 | The term is named after the English character Sam Weller in Charles Dickens' novel 'The Pickwick Papers', who frequently employed such sayings. | ||||||
noun • a comparison comprising a well-known quotation followed by a facetious sequel | ||||||||
So Called In Dickens After Silence Round In 16 Crossword Clue
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SHOVELIER which was last seen in the The Guardian Cryptic crossword.
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