famish

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It was slep in the night afore last by the Honorable Capting Famish, of the Fiftieth Dragoons, whose Mar took him out, after a fortnight, jest to punish him, she said.

From Vanity Fair by Thackeray, William Makepeace

He has lately been playing a good deal with Famish.

From The Book of Snobs by Thackeray, William Makepeace

There are two military snobs, Rag and Famish.

From Thackeray by Trollope, Anthony

His young friend is Ensign Famish, who is not a little pleased to be seen with such a smart fellow as Rag, who bows to the best turf company in the Park.

From The Book of Snobs by Thackeray, William Makepeace

Rag lets Famish accompany him to Tattersall's, and sells him bargains in horse-flesh, and uses Famish's cab.

From The Book of Snobs by Thackeray, William Makepeace