Dodgson

[ doj-suhn ]

/ ˈdɒdʒ sən /

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noun

Charles Lut·widge

[luht-wij], /ˈlʌt wɪdʒ/, "Lewis Carroll", 1832–98, English mathematician and writer of books for children.

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How to use Dodgson in a sentence

Dodgson had such a moment when he entered the Crystal Palace.
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Many a time has Mr. Dodgson said, "Never mind, little Ducky; perhaps some day you will turn out a swan."
The Quiver, 2/1900|Various
In after years my father often told me another story of Mr. Dodgson, which I, being so young, had forgotten.
The Quiver, 2/1900|Various
One in particular was the sucking of my thumb, and this Mr. Dodgson always teased me about very much.
The Quiver, 2/1900|Various

I thought she must be a very rich woman indeed, and told Mr. Dodgson so that afternoon, when we were once more together.
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Mr. Dodgson lagged behind, and I saw him looking intently in the hedges and all about, as if he were searching for something.
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British Dictionary definitions for Dodgson

Dodgson

/ (ˈdɒdʒsən) /

noun

Charles Lutwidge (ˈlʌtwɪdʒ). the real name of Lewis CarrollSee Carroll

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