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E. Cobham Brewer 1810–1897. Dictionary of Phrase and Fable. 1898.
 
Sam Weller.
 
Servant of Mr. Pickwick, famous for his metaphors. He is meant to impersonate the wit, shrewdness, quaint humour, and best qualities of London low life. (Charles Dickens: Pickwick Papers.)   1
 


 Sam.Sa’mael. 

 
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