The ten-year-old Maxwell, having been raised in isolation on his father's countryside estate, did not fit in well at school.[25]The first year had been full, obliging him to join the second year with classmates a year his senior.[25] His mannerisms and Galloway accent struck the other boys as rustic. Having arrived on his first day of school wearing a pair of homemade shoes and a tunic, he earned the unkind nickname of "Daftie".[26] He never seemed to resent the epithet, bearing it without complaint for many years.[27] Social isolation at the Academy ended when he met Lewis Campbell and Peter Guthrie Tait, two boys of a similar age who were to become notable scholars later in life. They remained lifelong friends.[10]
rustic: 투박한,
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The relationship between the two men could not be described as being close, because Faraday was 40 years Maxwell's senior and showed signs of senility. They nevertheless maintained a strong respect for each other's talents
senile: 치매가 있는 / senility: 치매
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