Etymology

Sancho Panza

Today it means: A person perceived as both foolish and wise and who takes claims at face value, and who is usually the companion of a more important or powerful person whom they idolize beyond reason. Full definition →

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The story

From the character Sancho Panza from Miguel de Cervantes's novel Don Quixote.

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