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Benford's Lexicon

Cover of The Gilbert and Sullivan Lexicon, 3rd Edition

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Harry Benford 2013 (Photo by Kathryn Benford)

Harry Benford at his typewriter

Peremptory

Imperious, allowing no room for debate.

Context:

the most … peremptory of hatters

Opera:

Act:

Act

Sketch of Cox & Box