E. Cobham Brewer 1810–1897. Dictionary of Phrase and Fable. 1898.
Plain Dealer (The).
Wycherly was so called, from his celebrated comedy of the same title. (1640–1715.)
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“The Countess of Drogheda inquired for the Plain Dealer. ‘Madame,’ says Mr. Fairbeard, ‘since you are for the “Plain Dealer,” there he is for you,’ pushing Mr. Wycherly towards her.”—Cibber: Lives of the Poets, iii. p. 252.
