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As a matter of fact the whole story was a fable, and the name Crouchback had been given to Edmund not because his back was crooked, but because he had worn a cross on his back as a crusader (see p. 197).
A Student's History of England, v. 1 (of 3) From the earliest times to the Death of King Edward VII Samuel Rawson Gardiner 1865
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He settled for one of Evelyn Waugh's Guy Crouchback stories, I forget which one.
The Burglar On The Prowl Block, Lawrence 2004
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While many of his socialist compatriots were desperately searching for a properly respectable stance, Orwell like Guy Crouchback in Evelyn Waugh's brilliant World War II trilogy, The Sword of Honour, knew exactly what he would do.
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This nobleman took part with Simon de Montfort in his rebellion, and was deprived of all his estates in 1265 by Henry III., who bestowed them on his youngest son, Edmund, commonly called Edmund Crouchback, whom he created earl of Lancaster.
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Viscount Crouchback: It's encouraging to see so many of those players playing regular Premiership rugby.
The Roar - Your Sports Opinion Adam Cooper 2010
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Viscount Crouchback: It's encouraging to see so many of those players playing regular Premiership rugby.
The Roar - Your Sports Opinion Daniel Brettig 2010
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Viscount Crouchback: Actually, I think you'll find it was a hiding.
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Viscount Crouchback: It's encouraging to see so many of those players playing regular Premiership rugby.
The Roar - Your Sports Opinion Jim Morton 2010
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Viscount Crouchback: Actually, I think you'll find it was a hiding.
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Viscount Crouchback: It's encouraging to see so many of those players playing regular Premiership rugby.
The Roar - Your Sports Opinion Greg Buckle 2010
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