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Wilkins Micawber

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Noun1.Wilkins Micawber - fictional character created by Charles DickensWilkins Micawber - fictional character created by Charles Dickens; an eternal optimist


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Wilkins Micawber was modelled on his own father John, for example, while the ghastly Uriah Heep echoed Dickens' time as an articled clerk.
Fact is, they're surfing a wave of optimism and such is their mood they make Wilkins Micawber look like Victor Meldrew.
while Wilkins Micawber, Junior, is engaged to be married to the fourth daughter of Dr.
 
 
 
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