| E. Cobham Brewer 1810–1897. Dictionary of Phrase and Fable. 1898. |
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For an American of the United States, “Brother Jonathan” (q.v.). | 2 |
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For a Dutchman, “Nie Frog” (q.v.), and “Mynheer Closh” (q.v.). | 3 |
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For an Englishman, “John Bull.” (See BULL.) | 4 |
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For a Frenchman, “Crapaud” (q.v.), Johnny or Jean, Robert Macaire. | 5 |
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For French Canadians, “Jean Baptiste.” | 6 |
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For French reformers, “Brissotins.” | 7 |
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For French peasantry, “Jacques Bonhomme.” | 8 |
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For a Glaswegian, “Glasgow Keelie.” | 9 |
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For a German, “Cousin Michael” or “Michel” (q.v.). | 10 |
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For an Irishman, “Paddy.” | 11 |
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For a Liverpudlian, “Dicky Sam.” | 12 |
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For a Londoner, “A Cockney” (q.v.). | 13 |
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For a Russian, “A bear.” | 14 |
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For a Scot, “Sawney” (q.v.). | 15 |
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For a Swiss, “Colin Tampon” (q.v.). | 16 |
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For a Turk, “Infidel.” | 17 |
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