Biffin

"Biffin," I warrant, did not grudge his money, and "A Thirsty Soul" paid cheerfully for his drink.

The Newcomes William Makepeace Thackeray 1837

Biffin, and had nothing of its original form or flavour remaining.

Dombey and Son 2007

“Biffin,” I warrant, did not grudge his money, and “A Thirsty Soul” paid cheerfully for his drink.

The Newcomes 2006

I should not omit to add that the volume is enriched with some admirably reproduced portraits of members of the _Biffin_ circle, as also by an index that is itself a monument of inaccuracy so subtle that it must be traced to be appreciated.

Punch, or the London Charivari, Volume 156, March 19, 1919 Various

What is, I believe, his initial venture of this kind lies before me in _Biffin and His Circle_ (MILLS AND BOON),

Punch, or the London Charivari, Volume 156, March 19, 1919 Various

It may be said at once that, if a life of _Biffin_ had to be written, Captain

Punch, or the London Charivari, Volume 156, March 19, 1919 Various

Of each member of the _Biffin_ circle Captain GRAHAM tells (nay, repeats) some anecdote that forms a tribute at once to the fertility of his research and the industry of his invention.

Punch, or the London Charivari, Volume 156, March 19, 1919 Various

As she looked after him along the deck, the head of Major Biffin appeared to her, emerging from the saloon stairs.

The Bertrams Anthony Trollope 1848

That Major Biffin had a snug little income over and above that derived from his profession was a fact that had been very well ascertained.

The Bertrams Anthony Trollope 1848

And the brows of Major Biffin and Captain M'Gramm were clouded.

The Bertrams Anthony Trollope 1848