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Definition
a short story that is true — often told for amusement or to make a point
- They could describe an entertainment with accuracy, relate an anecdote with humour, and laugh at their acquaintance with spirit.Chapter 11 (5% in)
- Lady Catherine was generally speaking—stating the mistakes of the three others, or relating some anecdote of herself.Chapter 29 (92% in)
- He was storing his memory with anecdotes and noble names.Chapter 29 (93% in)
There are no more uses of "anecdote" in Pride and Prejudice.
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