Little Dorrit · Character
William Barnacle
A Barnacle family member, possibly a clerk.
minor
Also known as William Barnacle
First appearance: A Shoal of Barnacles
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A Barnacle politician who uses Precedent and Precipitate to obstruct any real action in Parliament.
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