A Tartar was a member of one of the many tribes of followers of Genghis Khan. Dickens makes this reference to illustrate Estella's hardness and savage behavior and to show Herbert Pocket’s dislike of Estella. Herbert’s expression also serves to emphasize Pip’s constant adoration of Estella despite all advice to the contrary from people that he respects.
“Tartar.” The American Heritage® Dictionary of the English Language, Fourth Edition. Houghton Mifflin Company, 2004. 02 Jan. 2010.
ferocious or violent tempered person
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