miss murdstone

language: en

definitions

  1. A character in Charles Dickens' novel David Copperfield, known for her harsh and severe nature.
    en: A character in Charles Dickens' novel David Copperfield, known for her harsh and severe nature.
  2. A metaphorical term for a woman who is perceived as being excessively strict, cold, or severe.
    en: A metaphorical term for a woman who is perceived as being excessively strict, cold, or severe.

examples

  1. Miss Murdstone is a central antagonist in the novel David Copperfield.

    Miss Murdstone is a central antagonist in the novel David Copperfield.

  2. The new teacher is such a Miss Murdstone that the students are terrified of her.

    The new teacher is such a Miss Murdstone that the students are terrified of her.