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Breeches
·noun ·pl Trousers; pantaloons.
II. Breeches ·noun ·pl A garment worn by men, covering the hips and...
Webster's Dictionary of the English Language
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Breeches
(Ex. 28:42), rather linen drawers, reaching from the waist to a little above the knee, worn by the p...
Easton's Bible Dictionary
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breeches
To wear the breeches; a woman who governs her husband is said to wear the breeches.
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Dictionary of The Vulgar Tongue by Francis Grose
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breeches bible
An edition of the Bible printed in 1598, wherein it is said that Adam and Eve sewed figleaves togeth...
Dictionary of The Vulgar Tongue by Francis Grose
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little breeches
A familiar appellation used to a little boy.
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Dictionary of The Vulgar Tongue by Francis Grose
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sitting breeches
One who stays late in company, is said to have his sitting breeches on, or that he will sit longer t...
Dictionary of The Vulgar Tongue by Francis Grose
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dutchman's breeches
The patch of blue sky often seen when a gale is breaking, is said to be, however small, "enough to m...
The Sailor's Word-Book
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welshman's breeches
See dutchman's breeches.
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The Sailor's Word-Book
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Yard
·vi A branch; a twig.
II. Yard ·vi A rod; a stick; a staff.
III. Yard ·vi The <<Penis>>.
IV. Yard...
Webster's Dictionary of the English Language
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yard
A measure of length, consisting of 3 feet.
[Anglo-Saxon gyrde]. A long cylindrical timber suspende...
The Sailor's Word-Book
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Horn Yard, Goodman's Yard
See Enoch Court.
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A Dictionary of London by Henry A Harben.
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Main yard
·- The yard on which the mainsail is extended, supported by the mainmast.
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Webster's Dictionary of the English Language
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Tilt-yard
·noun A yard or place for tilting.
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Webster's Dictionary of the English Language
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Abchurch Yard
On the north-west side of Abchurch Lane at No. 17, south of St. Mary Abchurch, to Sherborne Lane, at...
A Dictionary of London by Henry A Harben.
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Alexander's Yard
East out of Water Lane and south to the wharves (Rocque, 1746-Boyle, 1799). In Farringdon Ward Witho...
A Dictionary of London by Henry A Harben.
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Allam Yard
See Allum Yard.
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A Dictionary of London by Henry A Harben.
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Allum Yard
South out of Crutched Friars, west of Savage Gardens (O. and M. 1677).
Other names : " Alam," " All...
A Dictionary of London by Henry A Harben.
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Almhouse Yard
North out of White's Alley, Coleman Street, in Coleman Street Ward (Strype, ed. 1720-Boyle, 1799).
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A Dictionary of London by Henry A Harben.
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Ax Yard
West out of Little Britain, in Aldersgate Ward Without (Strype, ed. 1720-Boyle, 1799).
This site is...
A Dictionary of London by Henry A Harben.
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Axe Yard
East out of St. Mary Axe. In Aldgate Ward (O. and M. 1677).
No later reference.
...
A Dictionary of London by Henry A Harben.
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Back Yard
1) Out of Pelican Court, Little Britain (Strype, 1755-Boyle, 1799).
Not named in the maps.
2) Out ...
A Dictionary of London by Henry A Harben.
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Baker's Yard
East out of Little Tower Hill, near the Victualling Office (Hatton,1708-Boyle, 1799).
Not named in ...
A Dictionary of London by Henry A Harben.
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Balding's Yard
See Baldwin's Court.
...
A Dictionary of London by Henry A Harben.
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Ball Yard
In Beech Lane. In Cripplegate Ward Without (P.C. 1732-Boyle, 1799).
Not named in the maps.
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A Dictionary of London by Henry A Harben.
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Barehouse Yard
Out of Silver Street, Cripplegate (P.C. 1732-Boyle, 1799).
Not named in the maps.
...
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Barge Yard
South out of Bucklersbury at No.20 (P.O. Directory). In Cheap Ward.
First mention: O. and M. 1677.
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Barking Yard
See Barking Church Yard.
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A Dictionary of London by Henry A Harben.
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Barn Yard
North out of Beech Lane, in Cripplegate Ward Without. Near the boundary of the Ward (O. and M. 1677)...
A Dictionary of London by Henry A Harben.
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Baron's Yard
At the north-east corner of Broad Street Buildings, at No.8 in Bishops-gate Ward Without.
Mentioned...
A Dictionary of London by Henry A Harben.
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Bear Yard
North out of Bride Lane, in Farringdon Ward Without (O. and M. 1677).
The site is now occupied by s...
A Dictionary of London by Henry A Harben.
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Bell Yard
1) South out of Carter Lane at No.41 to Knightrider Street, in Castle Baynard Ward (P.O. Directory)....
A Dictionary of London by Henry A Harben.
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Bellows Yard
West out of the Minories (Strype, 1720-P.C. 1732). In Portsoken Ward. Shown in O. and M. 1677, but n...
A Dictionary of London by Henry A Harben.
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Bird's Yard
Out of Chick Lane, West Smithfield (P.C. I 732-Strype, ed. 1755-Dodsley, 1761).
Not named in the ma...
A Dictionary of London by Henry A Harben.
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Bland's Yard
In the Minories (Strype, ed. 1755-Boyle, 1799).
Not named in the maps.
Probably = "Brand's Yard" (...
A Dictionary of London by Henry A Harben.
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Brand's Yard
In Minories (P.C. 1732-Boyle, 1799).
Not named in the maps.
Probably = Bland's Yard (q.v.).
...
A Dictionary of London by Henry A Harben.
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Brazile Yard
North out of Trinity Lane, in Cordwainer and Bread Street Wards (O. and M. 1677-Boyle, 1799).
Calle...
A Dictionary of London by Henry A Harben.
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Brewers Yard
1) East out of Giltspur Street, in Farringdon Ward Without (Strype, ed. 1755-Boyle, 1799).
Former n...
A Dictionary of London by Henry A Harben.
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Brewhouse Yard
1) East out of Shoe Lane at No. 33, in Farringdon Ward Without (Horwood, 1799-Lockie, 1816).
Former...
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Bridgeman's Yard
In Water Lane, Blackfriars (Strype, ed. 1755-Dodsley, 1761).
Not named in the maps.
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Brook's Yard
North out of George Street, Tower Hill (Lockie, 1816).
Not named in the maps.
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Brown's Yard
In Woodroffe Lane (Strype, ed. 1755-Boyle, 1799).
Not named in maps.
...
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Bull Yard
1) At the south-east end of Church Lane, Houndsditch. In Portsoken Ward (O.S. ed. 1848-51).
Former ...
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Butler's Yard
In Monkwell Street (Strype, 1755-Boyle, 1799).
Not named in the maps.
...
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Car Yard
1) See White Horse Yard, Seething Lane; also Car Square.
2) Out of Redoross Street, in Cripplegate ...
A Dictionary of London by Henry A Harben.
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Carpenter's Yard
1) Out of Skinner Street in Bishopsgate Ward Without (Strype, ed. 1755-Boyle, 1799).
Not named in t...
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Cart Yard
West out of Harrow Alley, Aldgate High Street. In Portsoken Ward.
So called in Rocque's map, 1746, ...
A Dictionary of London by Henry A Harben.
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Castle Yard
1) See Furnival Street.
2) South out of Upper Thames Street to the Thames at No. 34 (P.O. Directory...
A Dictionary of London by Henry A Harben.
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Checker Yard
See Chequer Alley2, Old Bailey.
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Chequer Yard
East out of Dowgate Hill to Bush Lane. In Dowgate Ward (O. and M. 1677) (Midd. Sess. Roll. 4 Chas. I...
A Dictionary of London by Henry A Harben.
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Clarke's Yard
In Cock Alley, London Wall (Strype, ed. 1755-Boyle, 1799).
Not named in the maps.
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Cloth Yard
Out of Dunning's Alley, in Bishopsgate Ward Without (Strype, ed. 1755-Boyle, 1799).
Not named in th...
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Coach Yard
South out of Houndsditch in Bishopsgate Ward Without (Rocque, 1746).
No further reference.
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Cock Yard
1) West out of Bishopsgate Street, in Bishopsgate Ward Without (O. and M. 1677-Boyle, 1799).
~The s...
A Dictionary of London by Henry A Harben.
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Cockpit Yard
South out of Jewin Street to Horn Alley, in Aldersgate Ward Without (Strype, ed. 1720-Boyle, 1799).
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Coleman's Yard
See Harrow Alley, Houndsditch.
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Cole's Yard
East out of Houndsditch, near the middle, with a passage into Petticoat Lane (Middlesex Street).
So...
A Dictionary of London by Henry A Harben.
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Conduit Yard
South of Aldgate, adjoining the Wall of London. In Portsoken Ward (O. and M. 1677).
Adjacent to the...
A Dictionary of London by Henry A Harben.
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Cooper's Yard
On Little Tower Hill (P.C. 1732).
Not named in the maps.
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Cote's Yard
Out of Skinner Street (Strype, ed. 1755-Boyle, 1799).
Not named in the maps.
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Crown Yard
West out of Bishopsgate Street in Bishopsgate Ward Without (O. and N. 1677-Boyle, 1799).
The London...
A Dictionary of London by Henry A Harben.
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Cutler's Yard
South out of King's Head Court, Shoe Lane (O.S. 1875 and 1880).
The site has been rebuilt.
It was ...
A Dictionary of London by Henry A Harben.
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Danver's Yard
West out of Seething Lane, in Tower Ward (P.C. 1732-Boyle, 1799).
Not named in the maps.
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Dionis Yard
In Fenchurch Street (L.C.C. List, 1901).
Named 1885.
Former name : "George Yard" (q.v.).
...
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Distiller's Yard
Out of Great Tower Hill (Strype, ed. 1755-Boyle, 1799).
Not named in the maps.
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Dolton's Yard
North out of Houndsditch, in Bishopsgate Ward Without (O. and M. 1677).
No further reference.
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Dunhorse Yard
Out of Coleman Street (Strype, ed. 1755-Boyle, 1799).
Not named in the maps.
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Durham Yard
North out of Chick Lane to the northern boundary of the City and of Farringdon Ward Without (Horwood...
A Dictionary of London by Henry A Harben.
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Dyer's Yard
See John de Vere's Yard.
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Eales Yard
See Angel Court, Minories.
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Eccle's Yard
In the Minories (Strype, ed. 1755-Boyle, 1799).
Mentions Eele's Yard separately, but query identica...
A Dictionary of London by Henry A Harben.
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Elephant Yard
North out of Fore Street, in Cripplegate Ward Without (L.C.C. List, 1901 and 1912).
Not named in th...
A Dictionary of London by Henry A Harben.
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Falcon Yard
North of Falcon Inn, in Aldersgate Ward Without (O. and M. 1677).
Site afterwards occupied by the C...
A Dictionary of London by Henry A Harben.
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Farrier's Yard
In the Minories, in Portsoken Ward (Strype, ed. 1755-Boyle, 1799).
Not named in the maps.
...
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Fern's Yard
East out of Whitecross Street, in Cripplegate Ward Without (Strype, 1720 and 1755, and Rocque, 1746)...
A Dictionary of London by Henry A Harben.
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Fish Yard
East out of Pudding Lane near No. 20 or 21, in Billingsgate Ward (Strype, ed. 1720-Boyle, 1799).
Si...
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Freeman's Yard
See Freeman's Court1, Cornhill.
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Garrards Yard
North out of Rosemary Lane, near the west end (Hatton, 1708).
Not named in the maps.
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Gate Yard
At the south-east corner of America Square, behind No. 8, facing Hanover Court, in Portsoken Ward (L...
A Dictionary of London by Henry A Harben.
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George Yard
1) South out of Fenchurch Street, west of the Saracen's Head Yard (O.S. 1894-5, and Bacon, 1912). In...
A Dictionary of London by Henry A Harben.
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Glasshouse Yard
In Old Bethlehem in Bishopsgate Ward Without (P.C. 1732-Boyle, 1799).
Not named in the maps.
...
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Globe Yard
1) North out of Lower Thames Street at No. 58, opposite the Custom House (Lockie, 1810-Elmes, 1831)....
A Dictionary of London by Henry A Harben.
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Gooding's Yard
See Goodwin's Yard.
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A Dictionary of London by Henry A Harben.
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Goodman's Yard
East out of Minories, at No. 60, to Mansell Street. Partly in Portsoken Ward and partly in the paris...
A Dictionary of London by Henry A Harben.
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Goodwin's Yard
West out of the Minories. In Portsoken Ward (Strype, ed. 1720, I. ii. 28).
Former name : "Pope's Ya...
A Dictionary of London by Henry A Harben.
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Grace's Yard
East out of Minories at No. 46, two doors north of Swan Street (Lockie, 1810-Elmes, 1831).
Not name...
A Dictionary of London by Henry A Harben.
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Grasshopper Yard
North-west out of Long Lane, in Farringdon Ward Without (O. and M. 1677).
The site seems to have be...
A Dictionary of London by Henry A Harben.
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(The) Green Yard
See City Greenyard.
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Grey's Yard
In Brand's Yard, Great Minories, in Portsoken Ward (W. Stow, 1722-P.C. 1732).
Not named in the maps...
A Dictionary of London by Henry A Harben.
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Griffin Yard
North out of Long Lane, West Smithfield, in Farringdon Ward Without (Rocque, 1746-Boyle, 1799).
The...
A Dictionary of London by Henry A Harben.
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Guildhall Yard
North out of Gresham Street to the Guildhall, at No. 23 King Street (P.O. Directory). In Cheap Ward....
A Dictionary of London by Henry A Harben.
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Gun Yard
1) Out of Fore Street, in Cripplegate Ward Without (P.C. 1732).
Not named in the maps.
2) West out...
A Dictionary of London by Henry A Harben.
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Handcock's Yard
In Water Lane (W. Stow, 1722).
Not named in the maps.
...
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Harrow Yard
1) Out of Dunning's Alley, in Bishopsgate Ward Without (Strype, ed. 1720,1. ii. 108).
Not further i...
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Haydon Yard
See Haydon Street.
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Hemp Yard
1) Out of Petticoat Lane, in Portsoken Ward (P.C. 1732-Boyle, 1799).
Not named in the maps.
2) Out...
A Dictionary of London by Henry A Harben.
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Hendrijch's Yard
See Walnut Tree Yard.
...
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Hick's Yard
Out of Angel Alley, Little Moorfields (Strype, ed. 1755-Boyle, 1799).
Not named in the maps.
Named...
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Hog Yard
1) East out of White's Yard, Rosemary Lane.
In East Smithfield (Strype, ed. 1755-Elmes, 1831).
2) ...
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Holiday Yard
See Ludgate Square.
...
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Hoop Yard
Tavern on the east side of Fish Street Hill, north of Thames Street. In Bridge Ward Within (Strype, ...
A Dictionary of London by Henry A Harben.
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Horn Yard
South out of Cloth Fair, in Farringdon Ward Without (Rocque, 1746-Boyle, 1799).
"Horne Yard" in Roc...
A Dictionary of London by Henry A Harben.
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Horse Yard
See Evans' Court, Basinghall Street.
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Ireland Yard
West out of St. Andrew's Hill, at No. 7, to The Times Printing Office (P.O. Directory). In Farringdo...
A Dictionary of London by Henry A Harben.
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Jericho Yard
In Jerusalem Alley (Strype, ed. 1755-Boyle, 1799).
Not named in the maps.
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Johnson's Yard
Out of Three Needle Alley, Moorfields (Strype, ed. 1755-Dodsley, 1761).
Not named in the maps.
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Jones' Yard
In Stony Lane, Petticoat Lane, in Portsoken Ward (Strype, ed. 1755-Boyle, 1799).
Not named in the m...
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Kebb's Yard
In the Minories (Strype, ed. 1755-Boyle, 1799).
Not named in the maps.
Named after an owner or a b...
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Lady's Yard
Out of Harrow Alley, Aldgate High Street, in Portsoken Ward (Lockie, 1816).
Not named in the maps.
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Lamb's Yard
In Bishopsgate Street Without (Dodsley, 1761).
Not named in the maps.
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Larger's Yard
On the north side of Angel Alley, in Bishopsgate Ward Without (Lockie, 1816).
Not named in the maps...
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Leatherdressers' Yard
Out of Paul's Alley (Strype, ed. 1755-Boyle, 1799).
Not named in the maps.
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Lime Yard
South out of Bristol Street to Lime Wharf, in Castle Baynard Ward (Rocque, 1746-Boyle, 1799).
Part ...
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Lion's Yard
Out of Whitecross Street (Strype, ed. 1755-Boyle, 1799).
Not named in the maps.
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Lloyd's Yard
North of Langthorn Court, in Coleman Street Ward (Horwood, 1799-Elmes, 1831).
Coleman Street Ward S...
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Lovel's Yard
In Whitecross Street, Cripplegate (Strype, ed. 1755-Boyle, 1799).
Not named in the maps.
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Loyd's Yard
See Three Colt Court1, Angel Alley, Bishopsgate.
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Maidenhead Yard
1) On the south side of Rosemary Lane, near the west end (Hatton, 1708).
Not named in the maps.
2)...
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Meal Yard
West out of Seacoal Lane to Fleet Market, in Farringdon Ward Without (Rocque, 1746-Boyle, 1799).
Si...
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Milk Yard
West out of Poppinge's Court, Shoe Lane, in Farringdon Ward Without (O. and M. 1677-Boyle, 1799).
S...
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Monument Yard
See Monument Square.
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Moor Yard
South out of Old Fish Street, in Queenhithe Ward (O. and M. 1677 Boyle, 1799).
"Moor's Yard" in O. ...
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Moore's Yard
See Moor's Court.
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Mortimer's Yard
In Crutched Friars, by Tower Hill (P.C. 1732-Boyle, 1799).
Not named in the maps.
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New Yard
1) In Camomile Street, near Bishopsgate (Lockie, 1816).
Not named in the maps.
2) In Fenchurch Str...
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Newman's Yard
See Newman's Court.
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Oakley's Yard
At Town Ditch, by Christ's Hospital in Dodsley, 1761 (Strype. Ed. 1755-Boyle, 1799).
...
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Old Yard
South out of Chick Lane, in Farringdon Ward Without (O. and M. 1677). Seems to be identical with Old...
A Dictionary of London by Henry A Harben.
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Parker's Yard
East out of Bartholomew Close, Long Lane, in Farringdon Ward Without (Strype, Ed. 1720, I. iii. 284-...
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Person's Yard
See Alderman Stairs.
...
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Perston's Yard
West out of the Minories, in Portsoken Ward (Hatton, 1708-Boyle, 1799).
Former name: "Preston's Yar...
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Philip's Yard
In Still Alley, Houndsditch (Strype, Ed. 1755-Boyle, 1799).
Not named in the maps.
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Pickle Yard
East out of Little Tower Hill, near the Victualling Office (Hatton, 1708
Not named in the maps.
Si...
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The Pipe Yard
1) In Whitefriars (Strype, ed 1755-Boyle, 1799).
Not named in the maps.
2) In Bristol Street, Pudd...
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Playhouse Yard
South out of Barbican, in Cripplegate Ward Without (O. and M. 1677-Strype, 1755).
So called for tha...
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Plough Yard
1) On Little Tower Hill, at the Ditch side (P.C. 1732-Boyle, 1799).
Not named in the maps.
2) Nort...
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Porter's Yard
In Whitecross Street, Cripplegate (Strype, ed. 1755-Boyle, 1799).
Not named in the maps.
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Pound Yard
East out of Little Tower Hill near the Victualling Office (Hatton, 1708), Site now covered by the Ro...
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Pump Yard
1) South-west out of Gravel Lane, not far from the boundary of Bishopsgate Ward Without. In Portsoke...
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Rayns's Yard
West out of West Smithfield, in Farringdon Ward Without, south of Hosier Lane (O. and M. 1677).
The...
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Rhodes' Yard
North out of Dunning's Alley. In Bishopsgate Ward Without (Rocque 1746-Boyle, 1799).
The site is no...
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Robinson's Yard
West out of Friday Street, in Bread Street Ward (Rocque, I 746-Boyle, 1799).
Site now covered by Ca...
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Rolls' Yard
On the east side of Chancery Lane at No.15, in the Liberty of the Rolls (Lockie, 1810-O.S. 1880).
N...
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Rutland Yard
Out of Upper Thames Street, opposite Rutland Place (Lockie, 1810-Elmes, 1831).
Not named in the map...
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Savage Yard
Mentioned in Burial Register of St. Olave's Hart Street, 1661 (Povah, 189).
Probably led to Sir T. ...
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Sawyer's Yard
1) South out of Hosier Lane, in Farringdon Ward Without (Rocque, 1746-Boyle, 1799).
See Diamond Cou...
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Scotch Yard
See Scott's Yard.
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Scott's Yard
West out of Bush Lane at No.8, in Dowgate Ward (P.O. Directory)
First mention: Rocque, 1746.
Other...
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Sheppy Yard
See Sheppy Place.
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Ship Yard
1) East out of the Minories, towards the northern end, in Portsoken Ward (Hatton, 1708-Elmes, 1831)....
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Shippey's Yard
See Sheppy Place.
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Smith's Yard
In Fleet Lane (P.C. I 732-Boyle, 1799). By Fleet Market.
Not named in the maps.
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Soper's Yard
West out of St. Mary Axe. In Lime Street Ward (O. and M. 1677 Boyle, 1799).
Soaper's Yard " in O. a...
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Spital Yard
South out of Spital Square at the western end, the southern end only being in Bishopsgate Ward Witho...
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Stable Yard
1) North out of Little Britain, in Aldersgate Ward Without (Rocque, 1746).
Site rebuilt and occupie...
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Star Yard
See Moor Square.
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Steel's Yard
On the east side of Great Tower Hill at No, 33 (Lockie, 1810-Elmes, 1831).
Not named in the maps.
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Still Yard
On Tower Hill (W. Stow, 1722-P. Clerks, 1732).
Not named in the maps.
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Sun Yard
1) West out of Bishopsgate Street. In Bishopsgate Ward Within and Broad Street Ward (Hatton, 1708-Bo...
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Swan Yard
1) In Aldersgate Street.
Mentioned in Middlesex Sessions' Roll, 33 Chas. II. (Midd. Co. Records, IV...
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Teynter Yard
See Tenter Street.
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Tildon's Yard
North out of St. Mary Axe. In Aldgate Ward (Strype, ed. 1720 and 1755, in maps Lime St. Ward).
No f...
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Timber Yard
1) See Little Somerset Street.
2) At the south end of William Street, between Wood and Co.'s Wharf ...
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Tokenhouse Yard
1) South out of Leadenhall Street, east of Leadenhall, and communicating with it. In Lime Street War...
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Tripe Yard
See Strype Yard [Strype Street?].
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Trype Yard
1) North out of Dunning's Alley, in Bishopsgate Ward Without (Strype, ed. 1720, I. ii. 108-Boyle, 17...
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Vine Yard
1) East out of Aldersgate Street at No.101 (P.O. Directory). In Aldersgate Ward Without.
First ment...
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Vinegar Yard
1) Near Three Crane Lane, Vintry (P.C. 1732-Boyle, 1799).
Not named in the maps.
2) See New Buildi...
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Warehouse Yard
In Mincing Lane (Strype, ed. 1755-Dodsley, 1761).
Not named in the maps.
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Warner's Yard
West out of Mincing Lane. In Tower Ward (Rocque, 1746-Boyle, 1799).
Site now occupied by the London...
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Well Yard
1) South out of Peter's Court, east of the Royal Mint (Rocque, 1746-O.S. 25 in. 1880).
Removed for ...
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Wenches Yard
In the Minories (Strype, ed. 1755-Dodsley, 1761).
"Winches Yard " (P.C. 1732).
Not named in the ma...
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Wheatsheaf Yard
East out of Farringdon Street to the London, Chatham, and Dover Railway lines, in Farringdon Ward Wi...
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Whicheler's Yard
North out of Thames Street, east of Harp Lane (Strype, 1720-Boyle, 1799).
There is a "Witchellors Y...
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White Yard
Out of Lamb Alley, in Bishopsgate Ward Without (Strype, ed. 1720, I ii 108-Boyle, 1799).
The site i...
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Wilson's Yard
North out of Lower Thames Street to Bakers' Hall (O.S. 1880).
Earliest mention: O.S. 1848-51.
Form...
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Winches Yard
In Great Minories (P.C. 1732).
See Wenches Yard.
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Witchellor's Yard
See Whicheler's Yard and Wilson's Yard.
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Wycherley's Yard
On the south side of Thames Street in the parish of St. Dunstan in the east, in Tower Ward.
Devised...
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Yorkshire Yard
In Bishopsgate Street (Strype, ed. 1755-Boyle, 1799).
Not named in the maps.
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drafting-yard
n.
a yard for drafting cattle.
1890. `The Argus,' Aug. 16, p. 13, col. 1:
«There were drafting-ya...
Dictionary of Australasian Words Phrases and Usages by Edward E. Morris
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chunkee yard
A name given by the white traders to the oblong four-square yards adjoining the high mounts and rotu...
Dictionary of American Words And Phrases by John Russell Bartlett.
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moose-yard
In the State of Maine, an area in which moose tread down the deep snow in winter.
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Dictionary of American Words And Phrases by John Russell Bartlett.
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grip-yard
a seat of green clods or turf, supported by twisted boughs (hurled wise) and generally made round sh...
A glossary of provincial and local words used in England by Francis Grose
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crossjack-yard
[pronounced crojeck-yard]. The lower yard on the mizen-mast, to the arms of which the clues of the m...
The Sailor's Word-Book
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crotched-yard
The old orthography for crossjack-yard (which see).
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fore-yard
(See yard.)
For the yards, sails, rigging, &c., of the top-mast and topgallant-mast see those two ...
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navy-yard
A royal arsenal for the navy.
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royal yard
The fourth yard from the deck, on which the royal is set.
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yard-arm
That part of a yard outside the quarter, which is on either side of the mast beyond the battens, whe...
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yard-rope
Is only used for temporary purposes; the most usual application of the term is that by which a yard ...
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yard-tackles
Tackles attached to the fore and main yards of a ship, whereby, with the assistance of the stay-tack...
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Glass House Yard, Goodman's Yard
West out of Princes Street and north to Goodman's Yard. Partly in Portsoken Ward (P.C. 1732-Elmes, 1...
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Hand Yard, Chequer Yard, Dowgate
See Hand Court2.
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yard-arm and yard-arm
The situation of two ships lying alongside one another, so near that their yard-arms nearly touch ea...
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too big for his breeches
is said of a man who is above his business; arrogant; haughty.
Gentlemen, I was one of the first to...
Dictionary of American Words And Phrases by John Russell Bartlett.
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Barking Church Yard
North out of Great Tower Street, east of All Hallows Barking Church. In Tower Ward (P.O. Directory)....
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Bates' Yard, Houndsditch
See Seven Step Alley.
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Le Belle Sauvage Yard
On the north side of Ludgate Hill at No.66 (P.O. Directory). In Farringdon Ward Without.
Named afte...
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Bethlehem Church Yard
See Bethlem Burying Ground.
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