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Dodgson

American  
[doj-suhn] / ˈdɒdʒ sən /

noun

  1. Charles Lutwidge Lewis Carroll, 1832–98, English mathematician and writer of books for children.


Dodgson British  
/ ˈdɒdʒsən /

noun

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

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Dodgson added: "If you don't get an influx of diverse perspectives at all times, comedy won't stay relevant."

From BBC Apr. 4, 2026

That rocky bit of Italy is where the fiercest, biggest ancient predators now live, in a preserve built and supervised by Lewis Dodgson, an evil tech/pharma billionaire played by Campbell Scott.

From New York Times Jun. 8, 2022

Carroll, whose real name was Charles Dodgson, famously loved wordplay such as anagrams.

From Salon Jul. 24, 2021

On a drizzly morning this week, Sonia Dodgson returned to give the boathouse a once-over with her duster.

From The Guardian Jul. 3, 2020

Years ago in the great quadrangle of Christ Church, opposite to Mr. Dodgson, lived the little daughters of Dean Liddell, the great Greek scholar and Dean of Christ Church.

From The Story of Lewis Carroll Told for Young People by the Real Alice in Wonderland by Isa Bowman

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