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E. Cobham Brewer 1810–1897. Dictionary of Phrase and Fable. 1898.
 
Tumbledown Dick.
 
Anything that will not stand firmly. Dick is Richard, the Protector’s son, who was but a tottering wall at best.   1
 


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