English Explanatory Dictionary

Peacockian

English dictionary entry

Meanings

adj
  1. Of or pertaining to Thomas Love Peacock (1785-1866), English satirist and author, or his works, specifically a set of novels whose characters are placed in social contexts, especially the dining table, to discuss and criticise the philosophical opinions of the day.

Word forms

Peacockian more Peacockian most Peacockian

Etymology

From Peacock + -ian.

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