"Molesworthian" meaning in English

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Adjective

Forms: more Molesworthian [comparative], most Molesworthian [superlative]
Etymology: From Molesworth + -ian. Etymology templates: {{suffix|en|Molesworth|ian}} Molesworth + -ian Head templates: {{en-adj}} Molesworthian (comparative more Molesworthian, superlative most Molesworthian)
  1. Reminiscent of Nigel Molesworth, a fictional schoolboy and supposed author of a series of humorous books by Geoffrey Willans parodying school life.
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