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William Dewy

An old farmhand and musician at the Durbeyfield's village.

minor

Also known as William

First appearance: ii

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TDTess DurbeyfieldJKJonathan KailDCDairyman CrickPTParson TringhamJDJack DurbeyfieldWDWilliam Dewy

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