All 4 Uses of
eccentric
in
Oliver Twist
- as eccentric an old bachelor, as will be found
Chpt 29 *eccentric = unconventional or strange
- Mr. Browlow was no less surprised, although his astonishment was not expressed in the same eccentric manner.†
Chpt 41
- In fact, Mr. Fagin had so well humoured his young friend's eccentric disposition, that Master Bates, who had at first been disposed to consider the imprisoned Dodger rather in the light of a victim, now looked upon him as the chief actor in a scene of most uncommon and exquisite humour, and felt quite impatient for the arrival of the time when his old companion should have so favourable an opportunity of displaying his abilities.†
Chpt 43
- Before his removal, he had managed to contract a strong friendship for Mr. Grimwig, which that eccentric gentleman cordially reciprocated.†
Chpt 53
Definition:
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(eccentric) unconventional or strange; or a person with such traits