Taciturnity Allusions, Definition, Citation, Reference, Information - Allusion to Taciturnity


  1. Barkis warmhearted but taciturn husband of Peggoty. [Br. Lit: David Copperfield]
  2. Bartleby the Scrivener “I prefer not to” was his constant refrain and all he ever said. [Am. Lit.: “Bartleby the Scrivener”]
  3. Bert and I taciturn “down-Easterners.” [Am. Culture: Misc.]
  4. Coolidge, Calvin (1872–1933) 30th U.S. president; nicknamed “Silent Cal.” [Am. Hist.: Frank, 99]
  5. Laconian inhabitant of ancient country of Laconia; people noted for pauciloquy. [Gr. Hist.: NCE, 1514]