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William Tell

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Noun1.William TellWilliam Tell - a Swiss patriot who lived in the early 14th century and who was renowned for his skill as an archer; according to legend an Austrian governor compelled him to shoot an apple from his son's head with his crossbow (which he did successfully without mishap)

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Did you ever see the chapel where William Tell used to preach?
I never lose a note of this opera if I can avoid it; the music of William Tell is so sweet.
As for you, illustrious descendant of William Tell, you will straightway get together your clothes which are in my room and which annoy me, and go out quickly to another lodging.
 
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