Wycherley
William, c1640–1716, English dramatist and poet.
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Nooks and Corners of Old London Charles Hemstreet
History of the English People, Volume VI (of 8) John Richard Green
Their Majesties’ Servants (Volume 1 of 3) John Doran
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William. ?1640–1716, English dramatist. His Restoration comedies include The Country Wife (1675) and The Plain Dealer (1676)
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