Definition: Meaning of, David Copperfield in English to English dictionary.
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(1849-50) a novel by Charles DICKENS which describes the life of its main character, David Copperfield, from the time when he was a poor ORPHAN (= a child whose parents have both died) . It is one of DICKENS's most popular books, and is partly based on his own life. Many people know its characters, including Mr MICAWBER and Uriah HEEP .