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Mercutio
A kind-hearted, witty nobleman, kinsman to the Prince of
Verona, in Shakespeare's Romeo and Juliet. Being mortally
wounded by Tybalt, he was asked if he were hurt, and replied, “A
scratch, a scratch; marry, 'tis enough.”
The Mercutio of actors.
Lewis, who displayed in acting the combination of the fop and real
gentleman. (1748-1811.)
Source: Dictionary of Phrase and Fable, E. Cobham Brewer, 1894 More on Mercutio from Infoplease:
- Mercutio - Mercutio A kind-hearted, witty nobleman, kinsman to the Prince of Verona, in Shakespeare's ...
- William Shakespeare: Romeo and Juliet, Act III - I pray thee, good Mercutio, let's retire: The day is hot, the Capulets abroad, And, if we meet, we shall not scape a brawl; For now, these hot days, i
- William Shakespeare: Romeo and Juliet, Act II, Scene IV - Where the devil should this Romeo be? Came he not home to-night?
- William Shakespeare: Romeo and Juliet, Act II, Scene I - Can I go forward when my heart is here? Turn back, dull earth, and find thy centre out.
- William Shakespeare: Romeo and Juliet, Act I, Scene IV - What, shall this speech be spoke for our excuse? Or shall we on without a apology?
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