peel

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R. PEEL, in his speech at Tamworth, had called himself “the State Doctor,” who would not attempt to prescribe until regularly called in.

From Punch, or the London Charivari, Volume 1, Complete by Various

“That’s very true,” says Doctor PEEL, “but then I wasn’t called in.”

From Punch, or the London Charivari, Volume 1, September 25, 1841 by Various

Believe me, most truly yours,     ARTHUR W. PEEL.

From Prime Ministers and Some Others A Book of Reminiscences by Russell, George William Erskine

PEEL, PEIL, s. a place of strength; a Border tower.

From Wilson's Tales of the Borders and of Scotland, Volume XXIV. by Leighton, Alexander

Why are the Obstructives like last Season's Walnuts?—Because they are troublesome to PEEL.

From Punch, or the London Charivari, Volume 102, May 28, 1892 by Various