Lavater
[ lah-vah-ter, lah-vah-ter ]
noun
Jo·hann Kas·par [yoh-hahn kahs-pahr], /ˈyoʊ hɑn ˈkɑs pɑr/, 1741–1801, Swiss poet, theologian, and physiognomist.
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The boy's countenance was a direct lie to Lavater; his air was heavy, and absolutely without intelligence.
Lavater's officiousness is well enough known, and disapproved by all right-thinking men.
Solomon Maimon: An Autobiography. | Solomon MaimonLavater saw his mistake; and it is but due to him to say, that he publicly apologised for it in the fullest and frankest manner.
Solomon Maimon: An Autobiography. | Solomon MaimonLavater has drawn the following characteristic distinctions between the male and female of the human species.
The Book of Curiosities | I. PlattsOne of the results of Mendelssohn's popularity was a curious correspondence with Lavater.
Chapters on Jewish Literature | Israel Abrahams
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