mnicol commented on the word sirreverence
human excrement
“…when I appealed to Mr Quin, and asked if he did not think that
such an unreserved mixture would improve the whole mass? 'Yes
(said he) as a plate of marmalade would improve a pan of
sirreverence.'” - The expedition of Humphry Clinker by Tobias Smollett (1721-1771)
June 23, 2009
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mnicol commented on the word sirreverence
human excrement
“…when I appealed to Mr Quin, and asked if he did not think that
such an unreserved mixture would improve the whole mass? 'Yes
(said he) as a plate of marmalade would improve a pan of
sirreverence.'” - The expedition of Humphry Clinker by Tobias Smollett (1721-1771)
June 23, 2009