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George

A minor relative or acquaintance mentioned in passing.

minor

Also known as Uncle George

First appearance: ii fellow travellers

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MMMr. MerdleMRMadame RigaudPMPet MeaglesDDDaniel DoyceLDLittle DorritGEGeorge

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  • Other

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  • Circumlocution Office and Society
  • Financial and Medical Figures
  • Inventors, Artists, and Shadows

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