Brewer, E. Cobham. Dictionary of Phrase & Fable. Burchell (Mr.).

Burchardise.

Burd (Helen).

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E. Cobham Brewer 1810–1897. Dictionary of Phrase and Fable. 1898.


*Burchell (Mr.).*

A baronet who passes himself off as a poor man, his real name and title being Sir William Thornhill. His favourite cant word is “Fudge.” (Goldsmith Vicar of Wakefield.)	1

Burchardise.

Burd (Helen).

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