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The "Characters" of Jean de La Bruyère

Note 582 — XI. OF MANKIND.

Henri Van Laun translation

Vieil meuble de ruelle. Vieil was, in La Bruyèreʼs time, often used instead of vieux, even before a consonant. For ruelle, see page 65, note 161.

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