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