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Altro

A nickname for John Baptist Cavalletto, meaning 'another' in Italian.

minor

Also known as little Altro

First appearance: ii fellow travellers

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WDWilliam DorritMFMr. FlintwinchACArthur ClennamMPMr. PancksMMMrs. MeaglesALAltro

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  • Other

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  • Household and Loyal Companions
  • Circumlocution Office and Society
  • Protagonist

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  • Escalation
  • Breaking point
  • Aftermath
  • Closing

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