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The ship arrives overrun with rats and its crew all dead of plague; then the disease reaches the townsfolk, throwing Wisburg into chaos and despair.
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Richard Brody, The New Yorker, 23 Dec. 2024
At least Lizzie has things well in hand, assigning wedding tasks to the townsfolk in a calm, efficient, and altogether impressive manner.
—Sara Netzley, EW.com, 19 Dec. 2024
Finding the truth behind the lie threatens to disintegrate the bonds that tie the townsfolk together.
—Joan MacDonald, Forbes, 13 Dec. 2024
The vibe is one of townsfolk just getting on with it.
—Teresa Medrano, Chicago Tribune, 1 Nov. 2024
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Richard Brody, The New Yorker, 23 Dec. 2024
At least Lizzie has things well in hand, assigning wedding tasks to the townsfolk in a calm, efficient, and altogether impressive manner.
—Sara Netzley, EW.com, 19 Dec. 2024
Finding the truth behind the lie threatens to disintegrate the bonds that tie the townsfolk together.
—Joan MacDonald, Forbes, 13 Dec. 2024
The vibe is one of townsfolk just getting on with it.
—Teresa Medrano, Chicago Tribune, 1 Nov. 2024
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“Townsfolk.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/townsfolk. Accessed 2 Jan. 2025.
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townsfolk
plural noun
towns·folk
ˈtau̇nz-ˌfōk 
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