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The Sketchbook of Geoffrey Crayon, Gent. · Character

Slender

A Shakespearean character from The Merry Wives of Windsor.

minor

Also known as Slender Ay

First appearance: the boar s head tavern eastcheap

Slender first appears in 0016 the boar s head tavern eastcheap.

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GCGeoffrey CrayonMBMr. BracebridgeSTSir Thomas LucyJBJohn BullSLSlender

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  • Miscellaneous characters and references
  • Protagonist
  • Hosts and the legendary sleeper
  • Characters from Little Britain and Stratford
  • Historical and allegorical figures

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