Antiquarians

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24. Antiquarians

  1. Clutterbuck, Cuthbert retired captain, devoted to study of antiquities. [Br. Lit.: The Monastery ]
  2. Oldbuck, Jonathan learned and garrulous antiquary. [Br. Lit.: The Antiquary ]
  3. Teufelsdroeckh, Herr eccentric German philosopher and professor. [Br. Lit.: Sartor Resartus ; Brewer Handbook, 1088]

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