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 Dr. Sangra’do,Doctor Squintum. 
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E. Cobham Brewer 1810–1897. Dictionary of Phrase and Fable. 1898.
 
Doctor Slop.
 
An enthusiast, who thinks the world hinges on getting Uncle Toby to understand the action of a new medical instrument. (Sterne: Tristram Shandy.)   1
   A nickname given by William Hone to Sir John Stoddart, editor of the New Times. (1773–1856.)   2
 


 Dr. Sangra’do,Doctor Squintum. 

 
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