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Hoop
·vt To drive or follow with a shout.
II. Hoop ·vt To call by a shout or peculiar cry.
III. Hoop ·n...
Webster's Dictionary of the English Language
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hoop
To run the hoop; an ancient marine custom. Four or more boys having their left hands tied fast to an...
Dictionary of The Vulgar Tongue by Francis Grose
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hoop
a measure, containing a peck, or a quarter of a strike. N.
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A glossary of provincial and local words used in England by Francis Grose
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hoop
The principal hoops of different kinds used for nautical purposes, are noticed under their several n...
The Sailor's Word-Book
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Upon
·prep On;
— used in all the senses of that word, with which it is interchangeable.
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Webster's Dictionary of the English Language
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Upon
This expression is used instead of "in" in the case of Lothbury, Bucklersbury, Aldermanbury, and Cor...
A Dictionary of London by Henry A Harben.
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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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Hoop Tavern
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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hoop-pine
n.
another name for the tree Araucaria cunninghami or Moreton-Bay Pine.See Pine.
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Dictionary of Australasian Words Phrases and Usages by Edward E. Morris
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sling-hoop
That which suspends the yard from the mast, by which it is hoisted and lowered.
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The Sailor's Word-Book
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slot-hoop
The same as truss-hoops.
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The Sailor's Word-Book
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spider-hoop
The hoop round a mast to secure the shackles to which the futtock-shrouds are attached. Also, an iro...
The Sailor's Word-Book
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to allot upon
To intend, to form a purpose; as, I allot upon going to Boston. Used by uneducated people in the int...
Dictionary of American Words And Phrases by John Russell Bartlett.
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down upon
To be down upon, is to seize with avidity, as a bird of prey would pounce down upon its victim. Allu...
Dictionary of American Words And Phrases by John Russell Bartlett.
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nigh upon
Nearly; almost.
I got your letter and razor-strap. It's a complete strap as you ever see; and as so...
Dictionary of American Words And Phrases by John Russell Bartlett.
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doubling upon
In a naval engagement, the act of inclosing any part of a hostile fleet between two fires, as Nelson...
The Sailor's Word-Book
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lap upon
The mast carlings are said to lap upon the beams by reason of their great depth, and head-ledges at ...
The Sailor's Word-Book
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raised upon
When a vessel is heightened in her upper works.
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The Sailor's Word-Book
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le-ach
hard work, which causes le-ache in the workmen's joints, frequently used by the northern miners. N.
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A glossary of provincial and local words used in England by Francis Grose
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A glossary of provincial and local words used in England by Francis Grose
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Cock-a-hoop
·adj Boastful; defiant; exulting. Also used adverbially.
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Webster's Dictionary of the English Language
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Round Hoop Court
In Whitecross Street, Cripplegate (Strype, ed. I 755-Boyle, 1799).
!!!!Round Hope Court in Strype. ...
A Dictionary of London by Henry A Harben.
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cock-a-hoop
In full confidence, and high spirits.
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The Sailor's Word-Book
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Judah upon Jordan
The Authorized Version, following the Vulgate, has this rendering in Josh. 19:34. It has been sugges...
Easton's Bible Dictionary
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Conduit upon Cornhill
In Cornhill opposite the north end of Change Alley and the eastern side of the Royal Exchange.
Show...
A Dictionary of London by Henry A Harben.
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(St.) Michael upon Thames
See St. Michael Queenhithe.
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A Dictionary of London by Henry A Harben.
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(St.) Miltheldrede upon Walbrook
See St. Mildred Poultry.
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A Dictionary of London by Henry A Harben.
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Tun upon Cornhill
In Cornhill, opposite the north end of Change Alley. Built as a prison for night walkers by Henry le...
A Dictionary of London by Henry A Harben.
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dance upon nothing
To be hanged.
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Dictionary of The Vulgar Tongue by Francis Grose
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account, going upon
A phrase for buccaneering.
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The Sailor's Word-Book
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double upon, to
See doubling upon.
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The Sailor's Word-Book
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luff upon luff
One luff-tackle applied to the fall of another, to afford an increase of purchase.
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The Sailor's Word-Book
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ship raised upon
One of which the upper works have been heightened by additional timbers. About the year 1816 several...
The Sailor's Word-Book
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six-upon-four
Reduced allowance; four rations allotted to six men.
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The Sailor's Word-Book
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whip upon whip
A sort of easy purchase, much used in colliers. It consists of one whip applied to the falls of anot...
The Sailor's Word-Book
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Beth-le-Aphrah
(R.V. Micah 1:10), house of dust. The Authorized Version reads "in the house of Aphrah." This is pro...
Easton's Bible Dictionary
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Le Gallienne, Richard
(b. 1866)
Novelist and poet. Volumes in Folio (1888), The Religion of a Literary Man (1893), Quest ...
Short Biographical Dictionary of English Literature by John W. Cousin
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(St.) Christopher le Stocks
On the north side of Threadneedle Street, west of the Bank of England. In Bread Street Ward.
Shown ...
A Dictionary of London by Henry A Harben.
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Le Neve Inn
In parish of St. Benets, belonging formerly to John do Mountague, Earl of Salisbury, and later to Si...
A Dictionary of London by Henry A Harben.
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(St.) Martin le Grand
A Collegiate Church of secular Canons in the Ward of Aldersgate founded by Ingelricus and his brothe...
A Dictionary of London by Henry A Harben.
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(St.) Mary le Bow
On the north side of Cheapside at No. 56 at the north-west corner of Bow Lane (P.O. Directory). In C...
A Dictionary of London by Henry A Harben.
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(St.) Mary le Quern
Bequest to the church of St. Mary le Quern, 28 Ed. III. (Ct. H.W. I. 685).
Would seem to be an erro...
A Dictionary of London by Henry A Harben.
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(St.) Michael le Querne
At the extreme western end of Cheapside, between Blow Bladder Street north and Paternoster Row south...
A Dictionary of London by Henry A Harben.
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(St.) Peter le Poor
On the West side of Old Broad Street. In Broad Street Ward (O.S.).
Earliest mention found in record...
A Dictionary of London by Henry A Harben.
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beech-le-mar
(Fr. biche de mer.) A kind of slug taken on the coast of some of the South sea islands, where it is ...
Dictionary of American Words And Phrases by John Russell Bartlett.
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ouster le mer
The legal term for excuse, when a man did not appear in court on summons, for that he was then beyon...
The Sailor's Word-Book
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Castle on the Hoop
Parish of St. Margaret, Friday Street.
See Le Burgate.
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A Dictionary of London by Henry A Harben.
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Cock and Hoop Court
Out of Addle Hill. In Castle Baynard Ward (Strype, ed. 1720, I. iii. 230, to Boyle, 1799).
Not name...
A Dictionary of London by Henry A Harben.
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Cock and Hoop Yard
East out of Houndsditch. In Portsoken Ward (in O.S. 1880 ed.).
Earliest mention: O. and M. 1677.
R...
A Dictionary of London by Henry A Harben.
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Horsheved on the Hoop
Tenement so called in parish of St. Mary Colechurche near the Conduit, south of the Poultry, in Chea...
A Dictionary of London by Henry A Harben.
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Le Scot on the Hoop
Tenement brewhouse so called in Bishopsgate Street between the tenement of the Prior of the Hospital...
A Dictionary of London by Henry A Harben.
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Swan and Hoop Passage
South out of Cornhill to No.78 Lombard Street. In Cornhill and Langbourn Wards (P.C. 1732-Elmes, 183...
A Dictionary of London by Henry A Harben.
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going upon the dub
Going out to break open, or pick the locks of, houses.
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Dictionary of The Vulgar Tongue by Francis Grose
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dead upon a wind
Braced sharp up and bowlines hauled.
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The Sailor's Word-Book
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Le Fanu, Joseph Sheridan
(1814-1873)
Novelist, s. of a Dean of the Episcopal Church of Ireland, and grand-nephew of Richard ...
Short Biographical Dictionary of English Literature by John W. Cousin
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All Hallows le Grant
See All Hallows the Great.
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A Dictionary of London by Henry A Harben.
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(St.) Augustine in le Eldechaunge
See St. Augustine Watling Street.
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A Dictionary of London by Henry A Harben.
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Le Dolfyn on le Hoope
See LE Dolphyn upon le Hoop.
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A Dictionary of London by Henry A Harben.
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(St.) Martin le Grand, Street
North out of the west end of Cheapside to Aldersgate Street, in Aldersgate Ward (P.O. Directory).
E...
A Dictionary of London by Henry A Harben.
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(St.) Martin's le Grand Court
A weekly Court of record for the Liberty, for the trial of all personal actions (Dodsley, 1761).
A ...
A Dictionary of London by Henry A Harben.
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(St.) Mary le Bow School
This seems to have been one of the three schools in London, mentioned by Fitzstephen in 1175, the ot...
A Dictionary of London by Henry A Harben.
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(Holy) Trinity Parvae, le Petit
See Holy Trinity the Less.
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A Dictionary of London by Henry A Harben.
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(St.) Andrews Cross on the Hoop
A tenement and garden so called in Fleet Street in parish of St. Dunstan between the tenement of the...
A Dictionary of London by Henry A Harben.
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White Hart on the Hoop
A tenement called "Whitehart," otherwise "Hyltonsyn," opposite the lane called Chancellors lane, 147...
A Dictionary of London by Henry A Harben.
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(St.) Mildred de Walebroc, upon Walebroke
See St. Mildred Poultry.
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A Dictionary of London by Henry A Harben.
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The Ball, St. Martin's le Grand
A house so called in the parish of St. Martyns le grande, 1573 (Loud. Deeds, 1500-1600, No.13, part ...
A Dictionary of London by Henry A Harben.
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Ward of Henry le Bole
Mentioned in a list of representatives of the Wards, 23 Ed. I. 1295 (Cal. L. Bk. B. p.235).
Sharpe ...
A Dictionary of London by Henry A Harben.
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Ward of Henry le Waleys
Identified with Cornwainer Street Ward (q.v.).
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A Dictionary of London by Henry A Harben.
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Ward of Philip le Taillur'
3 Ed. I. (Rot. Hund. I. 431).
Tenement " super Cornhull" and " House of Robert le Herre " in parish...
A Dictionary of London by Henry A Harben.
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Ward of Ralph le Fevere
Identified with Farringdon Ward Without (q.v.).
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A Dictionary of London by Henry A Harben.
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Ward of Walter le Poter'
3 Ed. I. (Rot. Hund. I. p.409).
Identified with Cornhill Ward (Beavan, 1.375).
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A Dictionary of London by Henry A Harben.
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Pott Inn, Pott on the Hoop
See Pewter Pot Inn.
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A Dictionary of London by Henry A Harben.
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death's head upon a mop-stick
A poor miserable, emaciated fellow; one quite an otomy.
See otomy.-- He looked as pleasant as the p...
Dictionary of The Vulgar Tongue by Francis Grose
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Angel Alley, St. Martin le Grand
See Angel Street.
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A Dictionary of London by Henry A Harben.
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Bell Alley, St. Martin's le Grand
See Bell Square.
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A Dictionary of London by Henry A Harben.
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Bell Court, St. Martin's le Grand
See Bell Square.
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A Dictionary of London by Henry A Harben.
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Cock Alley, St. Martin's le Grand
See Cock Court.
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A Dictionary of London by Henry A Harben.
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Cok Alley, St. Martin's le Grand
See Cock Court.
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A Dictionary of London by Henry A Harben.
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Great Dean's Court, St. Martin's Le Grand
See Dean's Court.
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A Dictionary of London by Henry A Harben.
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Little Dean's Court, St. Martin's le Grand
See Dean's Court.
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A Dictionary of London by Henry A Harben.
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Chapel upon the Charnell in St. Paul's Churchyard
Newly built chapel in St. Paul's Churchyard beyond the charnel house mentioned in will of Roger Beyv...
A Dictionary of London by Henry A Harben.
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Back Alley, Dean's Court, St. Martin's le Grand
South out of Dean's Court to New Rents, east of St. Martin's le Grand, in Aldersgate Ward Within (Ro...
A Dictionary of London by Henry A Harben.