Meaning of Daniel Lambertish | Babel Free

Definitions

Extremely obese.

Examples

“The term is supposed to be derived from φιλο ςοφια, Gr., the precise meaning of which has never properly ascertained ; it is however supposed that the individuals who composed the class of ancient philosophers, porcine in their habits, and Daniel Lambertish in their persons, were usually large enough to fill-a-sofa, and hence the term.”

“A young man of perhaps twenty had previously attracted the attention of all the passengers, from his peculiarly Daniel Lambertish proportions.”

“Dissatisfied Mugwumps say⟳ that Cleveland is getting so Daniel Lambertish of late that when he gets into a street-car the conductor always says, " Will five or six of you gentlemen please⟳ get⟳ up and give⟳ the President a seat ? "”

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