An apothecary, always trying to say a witty thing, and looking
for wit in the conversation of others. When he finds anything which he
can construe into “point” he says, “Thank you, good sir; I owe you
one.” He had a military taste, and was appointed “cornet in the
volunteer association of cavalry” of his own town. (G. Colman: The
Poor Gentleman.)
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