comforter
a long neck scarf.
“wherefore the clerk put on his white comforter” (Stave I)
A Christmas Carol
Charles Dickens
Follow Ebenezer Scrooge through one hauntingly prophetic Christmas Eve, as a miser is transformed into the very embodiment of holiday cheer. Dickens wrote for readers who knew what a comforter, a bob, and a Twelfth Night party were. This edition makes sure you do too.
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What’s inside
- Glossary of over 200 words and phrases
- Character guide
- Historic orientation to Victorian England
- Biographical article on Charles Dickens
- Full, unabridged text
Words from this book
Bob
a shilling. Prior to 1971, a pound was divided into 20 shillings.
“Bob had but fifteen ‘Bob’ a week himself” (Stave III)
walk-er
originally and fully “Hookey Walker,” which was an exclamation of disbelief.
“‘Walk-ER!’ exclaimed the boy” (Stave V)
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