witchfinder general
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A title assumed by Matthew Hopkins, a 17th-century English witch-hunterA title assumed by Matthew Hopkins, a 17th-century English witch-hunter.
» I'm the witchfinder general.
Meaning
2 senses(historical)A title assumed by Matthew Hopkins, a 17th-century English witch-hunter.
(figuratively)An overly zealous investigator or accuser.
Examples
1 sentencesI'm the witchfinder general.
Origin
From witchfinder + general.From witchfinder + general.
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Forms
plural: witchfinders general / witchfinder generals| Singular | witchfinder general |
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| Plural | witchfinders general / witchfinder generals |
regular
Lessons for this word
1 lessons- A1Plural nouns — Because its plural is irregular