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Kitcat — Kit cat , a. 1. Designating a club in London, to which Addison and Steele belonged; so called from Christopher Cat, a pastry cook, who served the club with mutton pies. [1913 Webster] 2. Designating a canvas used for portraits of a peculiar size … The Collaborative International Dictionary of English
Joseph Addison — (May 1, 1672 – June 17, 1719) was an English essayist and poet. He was a man of letters, eldest son of Lancelot Addison, and later the dean of Lichfield. His name is usually remembered alongside that of his long standing friend, Richard Steele,… … Wikipedia
Simon Hobart — (1964 – 23 October 2005) was one of the most influential figures in British gay nightlife of his era. He was most famous for creating the hugely popular, long running alternative nightclub Popstarz at London s Scala. He was also the owner and… … Wikipedia
Richard Doyle (illustrator) — Richard Doyle Richard Doyle, Dicky, Dick Kitcat Born 18 September 1824(1824 09 18) London, England Die … Wikipedia
Kneller, Sir Godfrey, Baronet — ▪ British painter original name Gottfried Kniller born Aug. 8, 1646, Lübeck [Germany] died Oct. 19, 1723, London, Eng. painter who became the leading portraitist in England during the late 17th and early 18th centuries. He studied… … Universalium
