His complexion exceeding faire - he was so faire that they called him the Lady of Christ's College.
About this quote
- What does it mean?
- Someone was so fair-skinned he was nicknamed after a lady of the college.
- In plain terms
- A man was so pale he was called the Lady of Christ's College.
- What can you take from it?
- Physical traits often define nicknames.
Where it applies
Putting it to work
Questions to consider
- How do nicknames stick?
- Does appearance shape identity?
Another view
This comment reduces a person to a physical trait.
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