Lavater

[ lah-vah-ter, lah-vah-ter ]

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Jo·hann Kas·par [yoh, -hahn , kahs, -pahr], 1741–1801, Swiss poet, theologian, and physiognomist.

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The boy's countenance was a direct lie to Lavater; his air was heavy, and absolutely without intelligence.

Lavater's officiousness is well enough known, and disapproved by all right-thinking men.

Lavater saw his mistake; and it is but due to him to say, that he publicly apologised for it in the fullest and frankest manner.

Lavater has drawn the following characteristic distinctions between the male and female of the human species.

One of the results of Mendelssohn's popularity was a curious correspondence with Lavater.

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