Dick·ens  (dĭk'ĭnz)  British writer known for his tales of Victorian life and times. His works, which first appeared in serialized form, include The Pickwick Papers (1836-1837), Oliver Twist (1837-1838), and David Copperfield (1849-1850). Dick·en'si·an (dĭ-kěn'zē-ən) adj. |