| E. Cobham Brewer 1810–1897. Dictionary of Phrase and Fable. 1898. |
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A military braggart of the first water. Captain Bobadil is a character in Ben Jonson’s comedy of Every Man in his Humour. This name was probably suggested by Bobadilla, first governor of Cuba, who sent Columbus home in chains. (See VINCENT.) | 1 |
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“Bobadil is the author’s best invention, and is worthy to march in the same regiment with Bessus and Pistol, Parolles, and the Copper Captain” (q.v.).—B. W. Procter. |
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 See all these names in their proper places. | 2 |
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