Gaugiran
Also known as: Gaugiran
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Show in diary 1 mention Research Status: Basic Last Updated: 2025-07-06 Diary Coverage: Up to 1874-03-09
Identity
A woman whose appearance Marie finds unpleasant. Used as reference point in Marie's nightmare about Hamilton's wife.Diary References
1874
- March 9: In dream sequence, Hamilton's wife described as "un mélange de Hitchcock, de Mme Koulichoff et de la Gaugiran" - a mix of Hitchcock, Mme Koulichoff and Gaugiran. Marie considers this appearance horrifying.
Context
- Part of Nice society
- Marie's strong negative reaction to her appearance
- Grouped with other women Marie finds unattractive
- Used to express Marie's worst fears about Hamilton's wife
- The article "la" before Gaugiran suggests this may be a nickname
Related Entries
- #Hitchcock - Another woman Marie finds unattractive
- #Koulichoff - Also used in unflattering comparison
Research Notes
- Name spelling uncertain - could be Gaugiran, Gaugiron, or similar
- Need to identify full name and social position
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