John Bull
The national nickname for an Englishman, represented as a
bluff, kindhearted, bull-headed farmer. The character is from a satire
by Dr. Arbuthnot. In this satire the Frenchman is termed Lewis
Baboon, the Dutchman Nicholas Frog, etc.
John Bull.
A comedy by George Colman. Job Thornberry is the chief character.
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