"Tom and Jerryism" meaning in All languages combined

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Noun [English]

Etymology: A reference to Pierce Egan's 1821 book Life in London, or The Day and Night Scenes of Jerry Hawthorn Esq. and his Elegant Friend Corinthian Tom, or the subsequent stage play. Head templates: {{en-noun|-|nolinkhead=1}} Tom and Jerryism (uncountable)
  1. (dated) roistering; noisy drunken behaviour Tags: dated, uncountable

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