Both Uses of
intimation
in
Pride and Prejudice
- Mrs. Reynolds respect for Elizabeth seemed to increase on this intimation of her knowing her master.†
Chpt 43 *
- There was also a postscript to this effect: "I have written to Colonel Forster to desire him to find out, if possible, from some of the young man's intimates in the regiment, whether Wickham has any relations or connections who would be likely to know in what part of town he has now concealed himself.†
Chpt 48
Definition:
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(intimation) a subtle hint or indirect suggestion