dogberry

Meanings

• proper noun

  A character in Shakespeare's play 'Much Ado About Nothing'. He is the constable of Seaside and is known for his malapropisms and misuse of language.

  - "Dogberry: I'll have these women search'd on 's-law. I'll have 'em tapp'd for bawdry."
  - "Dogberry: You have been deceiv'd, madam; for I perceive this man to be very dangerous. He hath the mark of a scoundrel, in his eye."

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Rhymes

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boring , warning , storing , snoring , boringly

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Variants

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Daguerre , Louis Daguerre , Louis-Jacques-Mandé Daguerre

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Etymology

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The origin of the name 'Dogberry' is not definitively known. It is believed to be a name of Shakespearean invention.

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Trivia

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1. Dogberry is one of the few characters in Shakespeare's plays to speak in prose rather than verse.

2. In some productions of 'Much Ado About Nothing', Dogberry's malapropisms are intentionally exaggerated for comedic effect.

3. The character Dogberry was portrayed by Laurence Olivier in the 1955 film adaptation of 'Much Ado About Nothing'.

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Related Concepts

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1. Malapropisms: Misuse of words in which a speaker mistakenly uses an incorrect word instead of the correct one, often resulting in unintended humor.

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Culture

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In literature, Dogberry is a comic character known for his malapropisms and misuse of language. His mistakes often provide humor in the play 'Much Ado About Nothing'.

How to Memorize "dogberry"

1. visualize
   

   - Imagine a character from a Shakespearean play named Dogberry. Visualize him as the constable of Seaside, wearing a uniform and carrying a baton. Visualize him making mistakes with his words.

2. associate
   

   - Associate the name 'Dogberry' with the character in Shakespeare's 'Much Ado About Nothing'. Associate him with his role as the constable and his malapropisms.

3. mnemonics
   

   - Create a mnemonic by remembering the name 'Dogberry' as 'Dog' and 'Berries'. Visualize a dog carrying a basket of berries.

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