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The Misses Porkenham
The Porkenham daughters, who are interested in Mr. Winkle.
minor
Also known as the Misses Porkenhams, the Porkenhams
First appearance: xxxvii
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- Other
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- Minor characters and witnesses
- Ipswich and Bath characters
- Jingle and romantic interests
- Pickwickians and associates
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