Brummell
[brʌməl]
Definition
(noun.) English dandy who was a fashion leader during the Regency (1778-1840).
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Examples
- Brummell often dined with him, and therefore I take it for granted that Tom Raikes lent Brummell money. Harriette Wilson. The Memoirs of Harriette Wilson.
- You have a dancing face, Brummell quietly observed, fixing his eyes steadily on her countenance for a second or two, and then passing on. Harriette Wilson. The Memoirs of Harriette Wilson.
- Brummell at this moment was announced. Harriette Wilson. The Memoirs of Harriette Wilson.
- Julia, they said, was growing more gracious towards George Brummell than Colonel Cotton liked. Harriette Wilson. The Memoirs of Harriette Wilson.
- Do you know that Brummell is cut amongst us, and who do you think sets the fashions there now? Harriette Wilson. The Memoirs of Harriette Wilson.
- Brummell talked to Julia while he looked at me; and as soon as he could manage it with decency, he contrived to place himself by my side. Harriette Wilson. The Memoirs of Harriette Wilson.
- This man would not have been tolerated at Melton, but that Brummell once said he used good perfume. Harriette Wilson. The Memoirs of Harriette Wilson.
- Beau Brummell, at this moment, passed immediately between Lord Petersham and this interesting family party. Harriette Wilson. The Memoirs of Harriette Wilson.
- I want you, continued I, after Brummell had left us, I want you to fall in love with Julia Johnstone. Harriette Wilson. The Memoirs of Harriette Wilson.
- Go with him, whispered Brummell in my ear. Harriette Wilson. The Memoirs of Harriette Wilson.
- Brummell, Alvanly, and Worcester agreed to raise thirty thousand pounds on their joint securities. Harriette Wilson. The Memoirs of Harriette Wilson.
- Sir, said Smith, bowing to Brummell, I shall be most happy to see you at my snug box at Clapham. Harriette Wilson. The Memoirs of Harriette Wilson.
- Why, said Brummell to several of these half-and-half sort of gentry, have not I called you Dick, Tom, and John, you rogues? Harriette Wilson. The Memoirs of Harriette Wilson.
- Few were, I believe, unacquainted with the real character of Beau Brummell, among those who courted, praised, sought and copied him. Harriette Wilson. The Memoirs of Harriette Wilson.
- Brummell seized his hat. Harriette Wilson. The Memoirs of Harriette Wilson.
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