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Dr. Y.

Physician who attends Allworthy during his illness.

minor

Also known as Dr.

First appearance: the history of tom jones a foundling

Dr. Y. shows up with force in IX. The page is where that presence becomes real.

One of the physicians; diagnoses apoplexy and disputes with Dr.
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Dr. Y. first appears in 0001 the history of tom jones a foundling.

In IX: One of the physicians; diagnoses apoplexy and disputes with Dr. Z.

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BGBlack GeorgeCBCaptain BlifilSASquire AllworthyTJTom JonesSWSophia WesternDYDr. Y.

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