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FALSTAFFIAN
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Dictionary entry overview: What does Falstaffian mean?
• FALSTAFFIAN (adjective)
The adjective FALSTAFFIAN has 1 sense:
1. of or resembling Falstaff
Familiarity information: FALSTAFFIAN used as an adjective is very rare.
Dictionary entry details
Sense 1
Meaning:
Of or resembling Falstaff
Classified under:
Relational adjectives (pertainyms)
Pertainym:
Falstaff (a dissolute character in Shakespeare's plays)
Derivation:
Falstaff (a dissolute character in Shakespeare's plays)
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