mr. murdstone's hand

language: pt

definitions

  1. A reference to the character Mr. Murdstone from Charles Dickens's novel 'David Copperfield', symbolizing harsh, abusive, or oppressive discipline and authority.
    pt: Símbolo de autoridade severa

examples

  1. The child lived in constant fear of Mr. Murdstone's hand.

    A criança vivia em constante medo da mão do Sr. Murdstone.