miss murdstone

language: ru

definitions

  1. A character in Charles Dickens' novel David Copperfield, known for her harsh and severe nature.
    ru: Персонаж «Дэвида Копперфильда»
  2. A metaphorical term for a woman who is perceived as being excessively strict, cold, or severe.
    ru: Строгая женщина

examples

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

    Мисс Мардстоун — центральный антагонист в романе «Дэвид Копперфильд».

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

    Новая учительница — настоящая мисс Мардстоун, ученики её боятся.