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1. (n.) John Bull
England; the English people.
2. John Bull
the typical Englishman.
Etymology: (1705–15; after John Bull, chief character in Arbuthnot's allegory The History of John Bull (1712))
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Princeton's WordNet |
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1. (noun) limey, John Bull
a man of English descent
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The Nuttall Encyclopedia |
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1. john bull
a humorous impersonation of the English people, conceived of as well fed, good natured, honest hearted, justice loving, and plain spoken.
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