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Barking Church
See All Hallows Barking.
...
A Dictionary of London by Henry A Harben.
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Lunatics
(from the Latin Luna, the moon, because insane persons, especially those who had lucid intervals, we...
William Smith's Bible Dictionary
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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)....
A Dictionary of London by Henry A Harben.
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Christ Church Hospital
See Christ's Hospital.
...
A Dictionary of London by Henry A Harben.
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Barking
·p.pr. & ·vb.n. of <<Bark>>.
...
Webster's Dictionary of the English Language
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Hospital
·adj <<Hospitable>>.
II. Hospital ·noun A place for shelter or entertainment; an <<Inn>>.
III. Hos...
Webster's Dictionary of the English Language
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Hospital (New)
See St. Mary Bethlehem, and New Hospital without Bishopsgate.
...
A Dictionary of London by Henry A Harben.
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hospital
A place appointed for the reception of sick and wounded men, with a regular medical establishment. (...
The Sailor's Word-Book
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for
for, fātus, 1, v. defect. (the forms in use are fatur, fantur, fabor, fabitur; part. perf. fatus; pe...
A New Latin Dictionary by Charlton T. Lewis Ph.D. and Charles Short, LL. D.
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for
(for) fātus, fārī, defect.(in use are fātur, fantur, fābor, fābitur; P. perf. fātus; perf.fātus sum...
An Elementary Latin Dictionary
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For
·prep Indicating that in prevention of which, or through fear of which, anything is done.
II. For ·...
Webster's Dictionary of the English Language
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For-
·- A prefix to verbs, having usually the force of a negative or privative. It often implies also los...
Webster's Dictionary of the English Language
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Staple Hall, Barking Church
Tenement in parish of Berkyngecherch called "Ia.
Stapeledehalle," 1330-I (Ct. H. Wills, I. 363). No...
A Dictionary of London by Henry A Harben.
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Church
·noun A Jewish or heathen temple.
II. Church ·noun The collective body of Christians.
III. Church ...
Webster's Dictionary of the English Language
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Church
Derived probably from the Greek kuriakon (i.e., "the Lord's house"), which was used by ancient autho...
Easton's Bible Dictionary
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Church
This word was employed in early times to denote (1) A Christian community organised as a self-govern...
A Dictionary of London by Henry A Harben.
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church
Mr. Pickering has the following remarks on this word: "A church, as a body of persons, is distinguis...
Dictionary of American Words And Phrases by John Russell Bartlett.
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church
The part of the ship arranged on Sunday for divine service.
...
The Sailor's Word-Book
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Church
The derivation of the word is generally said to be from the Greek kuriakon (kuriakon) "belonging to ...
William Smith's Bible Dictionary
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Barking irons
·- A pair of pistols.
II. Barking irons ·- Instruments used in taking off the bark of trees.
...
Webster's Dictionary of the English Language
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Barking Alley
East out of Byward Street to Trinity Square, north of All Hallows Barking Church (Bacon's map, 1912)...
A Dictionary of London by Henry A Harben.
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Barking Chapel
See St. Mary de Berkyngcherch, Chapel.
...
A Dictionary of London by Henry A Harben.
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Barking Court
On the south side of Great Tower Street at No.40 (L.C.C. list, 1912). In Tower Ward.
So called in 1...
A Dictionary of London by Henry A Harben.
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Barking Yard
See Barking Church Yard.
...
A Dictionary of London by Henry A Harben.
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barking irons
Pistols, from their explosion resembling the bow-wow or barking of a dog. IRISH.
...
Dictionary of The Vulgar Tongue by Francis Grose
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barking owl
n.
a bird not identified, and notin Gould (who accompanied Leichhardt).
1847. L. Leichhardt, `Over...
Dictionary of Australasian Words Phrases and Usages by Edward E. Morris
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barking-irons
Large duelling pistols.
...
The Sailor's Word-Book
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Lock hospital
·- A hospital for the treatment of venereal diseases.
...
Webster's Dictionary of the English Language
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(St.) Bartholomew's Hospital
On the south side of West Smithfield (P.O. Directory). In Farringdon Ward Without.
Founded by Raher...
A Dictionary of London by Henry A Harben.
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Bethlehem Hospital
See Old Bethlehem Hospital.
...
A Dictionary of London by Henry A Harben.
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Bridewell Hospital
See Bridewell.
...
A Dictionary of London by Henry A Harben.
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Christ's Hospital
On the north side of Newgate Street on the site occupied by the Grey Friars Monastery (O.S. 1894).
...
A Dictionary of London by Henry A Harben.
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Hospital Passage
Leading from Christ's Hospital into Butcherhall Lane (Dodsley, 1761).
Not identified in the maps.
...
A Dictionary of London by Henry A Harben.
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(St.) Katherine's Hospital
On Tower Hill, to the east of the Tower.
Founded by Q Matilda, the wife of King Stephen, before 114...
A Dictionary of London by Henry A Harben.
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lock hospital
An hospital for venereal patients.
...
Dictionary of The Vulgar Tongue by Francis Grose
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haslar hospital
A fine establishment near Gosport, for the reception and cure of the sick and wounded of the Royal N...
The Sailor's Word-Book
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hospital-ship
A vessel fitted to receive the sick, either remaining in port, or accompanying a fleet, as circumsta...
The Sailor's Word-Book
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Uncalled-for
·adj Not called for; not required or needed; improper; gratuitous; wanton.
...
Webster's Dictionary of the English Language
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Unhoped-for
·adj Unhoped; unexpected.
...
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Unlooked-for
·adj Not looked for; unexpected; as, an unlooked-for event.
...
Webster's Dictionary of the English Language
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to go for
To be in favor of. Thus, 'I go for peace with Mexico,' means I am in favor of peace with Mexico, or,...
Dictionary of American Words And Phrases by John Russell Bartlett.
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done for
Cheated; taken advantage of.
Wall street, it appears, is infested with mock-auction shops,--a count...
Dictionary of American Words And Phrases by John Russell Bartlett.
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limb-for
a man addicted to any thing is called "a limb for it." Norf. and Suff.
...
A glossary of provincial and local words used in England by Francis Grose
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for-by
Near to; adjacent.
...
The Sailor's Word-Book
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Hospital for Diseases of the Skin
On the east side of New Bridge Street, in Farringdon Ward Within (O.S. 1880).
...
A Dictionary of London by Henry A Harben.
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Broad Church
·- A portion of the Church of England, consisting of persons who claim to hold a position, in respec...
Webster's Dictionary of the English Language
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Church modes
·- The modes or scales used in ancient church music. ·see <<Gregorian>>.
...
Webster's Dictionary of the English Language
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Church-ale
·noun A church or parish festival (as in commemoration of the dedication of a church), at which much...
Webster's Dictionary of the English Language
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Church-bench
·noun A seat in the porch of a church.
...
Webster's Dictionary of the English Language
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Church-haw
·noun <<Churchyard>>.
...
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Coptic Church
·add. ·- The native church of Egypt or church of Alexandria, which in general organization and doctr...
Webster's Dictionary of the English Language
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Eastern Church
·add. ·- That portion of the Christian church which prevails in the countries once comprised in the ...
Webster's Dictionary of the English Language
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High-church
·adj Of or pertaining to, or favoring, the party called the High Church, or their doctrines or polic...
Webster's Dictionary of the English Language
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Low-church
·adj Not placing a high estimate on ecclesiastical organizations or forms;
— applied especially to ...
Webster's Dictionary of the English Language
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Russian Church
·add. ·- The established church of the Russian empire. It forms a portion, by far the largest, of th...
Webster's Dictionary of the English Language
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Church Alley
1) See St. Dunstan's Alley.
2) West out of Basinghall Street at No. 70, leading to Three Nun Court ...
A Dictionary of London by Henry A Harben.
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Church Court
1) North out of Lothbury, at No. 7, opposite the Bank, on the east side of St. Margaret's Church (P....
A Dictionary of London by Henry A Harben.
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Church Entry
North out of Playhouse Yard to Carter Lane at No. 75, in Farringdon Ward Within (P.O. Directory).
F...
A Dictionary of London by Henry A Harben.
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Church Hill
East out of St. Andrews Hill by the Church to Knightrider Street. In Castle Baynard Ward (Elmes, 183...
A Dictionary of London by Henry A Harben.
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Church Lane
1) South out of Upper Thames Street to the river at Three Cranes Wharf. In Vintry Ward, opposite the...
A Dictionary of London by Henry A Harben.
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Church Passage
1) North out of Gresham Street at No. 79, at the west end of St. Lawrence Church, and extending to t...
A Dictionary of London by Henry A Harben.
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Church Place
West out of Garlick Hill, opposite St. James' Church in Vintry Ward.
Former names : O.S. 1875-Bacon...
A Dictionary of London by Henry A Harben.
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Church Rents
North out of Fore Street, in Cripplegate Ward Without (O. and M. 1677).
The site is occupied now by...
A Dictionary of London by Henry A Harben.
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Church Row
1) South out of Fenchurch Street, west of the church of St. Katherine Coleman to Fenchurch Street St...
A Dictionary of London by Henry A Harben.
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French Church
1) On the north side of Threadneedle Street, in Broad Street Ward (Leake, 1666-Elmes, 1831).
It occ...
A Dictionary of London by Henry A Harben.
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Lutheran Church
On the north side of Trinity Lane at the north-east corner of Little Trinity Lane (O. and M. 1677 an...
A Dictionary of London by Henry A Harben.
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Paternoster Church
See St. Michael, Paternoster Royal.
...
A Dictionary of London by Henry A Harben.
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Temple Church
On the south-east side of Inner Temple Lane, in Farringdon Ward Without (P.O. Directory).
The old C...
A Dictionary of London by Henry A Harben.
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(Holy) Trinity Church
At the south-east corner of Great New Street, in Farringdon Ward Without (O.S.1880).
Erected in 182...
A Dictionary of London by Henry A Harben.
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Wallbrook Church
See St. Stephen Walbrook.
...
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Whitechapel Church
See St. Mary Matfellon.
...
A Dictionary of London by Henry A Harben.
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church warden
A Sussex name fora shag, or cormorant, probably from its voracity.
...
Dictionary of The Vulgar Tongue by Francis Grose
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church work
Said of any work that advances slowly.
...
Dictionary of The Vulgar Tongue by Francis Grose
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church-clerk
the parish clerk. Essex.
...
A glossary of provincial and local words used in England by Francis Grose
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church-litten
the church-yard. Suss, and N.
...
A glossary of provincial and local words used in England by Francis Grose
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church-warden
A name given on the coast of Sussex to the shag or cormorant. Why, deponent sayeth not.
...
The Sailor's Word-Book
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All Hallows Barking
On the north side of Great Tower Street at the south-east corner of Seething Lane. In Tower Ward.
E...
A Dictionary of London by Henry A Harben.
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Conduit at Barking
Bequest of 2/- quit rent to the conduit of Berkynke by Rob. de Conyngham, 1286 (Ct. H. Wills, I. 78)...
A Dictionary of London by Henry A Harben.
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(St.) Anthony, Hospital of
On the north side of Threadneedle Street (S. 181). In Broad Street Ward. Stow tells us that there wa...
A Dictionary of London by Henry A Harben.
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Bethlehem Hospital Chapel
The little chapell of Beelem wythout Bisshops Gate (Arnold's Chronicle, 1500-1521, p. 255).
Taken d...
A Dictionary of London by Henry A Harben.
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Bishopsgate, Hospital Without
The references under this name are very numerous, and they seem to refer both to Bethlehem Hospital ...
A Dictionary of London by Henry A Harben.
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(St.) Mary Aldermanbary, Hospital
See Elsing Spital.
...
A Dictionary of London by Henry A Harben.
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Metropolitan Free Hospital
On the east side of Devonshire Square (O.S. 1880). In Bishopsgate Ward Without.
The site was former...
A Dictionary of London by Henry A Harben.
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Old Bethlehem Hospital
On the east side of Bishopsgate Street, in Bishopsgate Ward Without. Founded by Simon Fitz Mary, She...
A Dictionary of London by Henry A Harben.
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angling for farthings
Begging out of a prison window with a cap, or box, let down at the end of a long string.
...
Dictionary of The Vulgar Tongue by Francis Grose
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blood for blood
A term used by tradesmen for bartering the different commodities in which they deal. Thus a hatter f...
Dictionary of The Vulgar Tongue by Francis Grose
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tenant for life
A married man; i.e. possessed of a woman for life.
...
Dictionary of The Vulgar Tongue by Francis Grose
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tit for tat
An equivalent.
...
Dictionary of The Vulgar Tongue by Francis Grose
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in for it
Engaged in a thing from which there is no retreating.
You may twitch at your collar and wrinkle you...
Dictionary of American Words And Phrases by John Russell Bartlett.
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tit for tat
The phrase "tit for tat, if you kill my dog I'll kill your cat," is among the provincialisms of Hant...
Dictionary of American Words And Phrases by John Russell Bartlett.
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take order for
to provide for or against any thing. North.
...
A glossary of provincial and local words used in England by Francis Grose
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whicket for whacket
an equivalent ; QUID PRO QUO. Kent.
...
A glossary of provincial and local words used in England by Francis Grose
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quittee for quottee
an equivalent ; QUID PRO QUO. Kent.
...
A glossary of provincial and local words used in England by Francis Grose
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white for quite
QUITE, per aphaeresin, pro REQUITE.
...
A glossary of provincial and local words used in England by Francis Grose
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battens for hammocks
See hammock-battens.
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changey-for-changey
A rude barter among men-of-war's men, as bread for vegetables, or any "swap."
...
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do for, to
A double-barrelled expression, meaning alike to take care of or provide for an individual, or to rui...
The Sailor's Word-Book
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end for end
Reversing cordage, casks, logs, spars, &c.
To shift a rope end for end, as in a tackle, the fall i...
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fit for duty
In an effective state for service.
...
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full for stays!
The order to keep the sails full to preserve the velocity, assisting the action of the rudder in tac...
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hank for hank
In beating against the wind each board is thus sometimes denoted. Also, expressive of two ships whic...
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indenting for stores
An indispensable duty to show that every article has been actually received.
...
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loosing for sea
Weighing the anchor.
...
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stations for stays!
Repair to your posts to tack ship.
...
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tie-for-tye
Mutual obligation and no favour; as in the case of the tie-mate, the comrade who, in the days of lon...
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toko for yam
An expression peculiar to negroes for crying out before being hurt.
...
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ton for ton and man for man
A phrase implying that ships sailing as consorts, ought fairly to divide whatever prize they take.
...
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tubes, for guns
A kind of portable priming, for insertion into the vent,
of various patterns. (See friction-tube, ...
The Sailor's Word-Book
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Church, Richard William
(1815-1890)
Divine, historian, and biographer, was b. at Lisbon, and ed. at Oxf., where he became a...
Short Biographical Dictionary of English Literature by John W. Cousin
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Bethlehem Church Yard
See Bethlem Burying Ground.
...
A Dictionary of London by Henry A Harben.
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Christ Church Lane
Mentioned in Charter 14 Ed. II. (Strype, ed. 1720, ii. 14).
Not identified.
...
A Dictionary of London by Henry A Harben.
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Christ Church Passage
North out of Newgate Street, on the west side of the Church (P.O. Directory). In Farringdon Ward Wit...
A Dictionary of London by Henry A Harben.
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Christ Church Streate
Messuages in the street called "Christ Churchstreate" in parish of St. Katherine Christchurch within...
A Dictionary of London by Henry A Harben.
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Church Alley, Blackfriars
See Church Hill.
...
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Church Court, Walbrook
See Church Row.
...
A Dictionary of London by Henry A Harben.
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Church Lane, Blackfriars
See Church Entry.
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A Dictionary of London by Henry A Harben.
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Church Lane, Dowgate
See All Hallows Lane.
...
A Dictionary of London by Henry A Harben.
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Church Passage, Minories
See Church Street, Minories.
...
A Dictionary of London by Henry A Harben.
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Church Street, Minories
East out of the Minories, leading to Holy Trinity, Minories Church (P.O. Directory).
Former names :...
A Dictionary of London by Henry A Harben.
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Cree Church Lane
North out of Leadenhall Street at No. 86, west of St. Katherine Creechurch (P.O. Directory). In Aldg...
A Dictionary of London by Henry A Harben.
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Dutch Church Almshouses
In Middle Moorfields. Erected by the Dutch Congregation of the Austin Friars early in 1700 (Strype, ...
A Dictionary of London by Henry A Harben.
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Dutch Church, Austinfriars
On the east side of Austinfriars, at No. 6 (P.O. Directory).
The western end of the Priory Church o...
A Dictionary of London by Henry A Harben.
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Flemings' Church Yard
A street east out of Little Tower Hill to St. Katherine's Lane (Burn, 1649-72, p. 87, to Lockie, 181...
A Dictionary of London by Henry A Harben.
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Little Church Street
See Church Street, Minories.
...
A Dictionary of London by Henry A Harben.
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New Church Hawe
The Churchyard of the Holy Trinity near Eastsmithfield seems to have been so called in the 14th cent...
A Dictionary of London by Henry A Harben.
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Staining Lane Church
See St. Mary Staining.
...
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Trinity Church Passage
East out of Fetter Lane, at No.15, to Great New Street and Holy Trinity Church (P.O. Directory).
Fi...
A Dictionary of London by Henry A Harben.
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mock the church
not to marry after the banns have been published. Norf. and Suff.
...
A glossary of provincial and local words used in England by Francis Grose
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All Hallows Barking Churchyard
On the north and east sides of the Church of All Hallows Barking (O.S.). Churchyard mentioned in Wil...
A Dictionary of London by Henry A Harben.
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All Hallows Barking Vicarage
Adjoined the church (Maskell, p.26). Burnt in the Fire and rebuilt (ib.).
Removed 1862 to widen the...
A Dictionary of London by Henry A Harben.
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Chapel in Bartholomew Hospital
See St. Bartholomew the Less.
...
A Dictionary of London by Henry A Harben.
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Cripplegate, New Hospital Within
See Elsing Spital.
...
A Dictionary of London by Henry A Harben.
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(St.) Giles' Hospital, without Cripplegate
A hospital of the French order founded temp. Edward I., afterwards suppressed with other alien prior...
A Dictionary of London by Henry A Harben.
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London Lying-in Hospital
In Shaftesbury House, Aldersgate Street.
Instituted 1750. Removed 1771 to City Road.
...
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New Hospital without Bishopsgate
See St. Mary Spital and Old Bethlehem Hospital.
...
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Passage to the Hospital
See Christ Church Passage.
...
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Baptism for the dead
Only mentioned in 1 Cor. 15:29. This expression as used by the apostle may be equivalent to saying, ...
Easton's Bible Dictionary
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touch bun for luck
See bun.
...
Dictionary of The Vulgar Tongue by Francis Grose
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lay-overs for meddlers
A reply to a troublesome question on the part of a child, in answer to 'What's that?.' A turn-over i...
Dictionary of American Words And Phrases by John Russell Bartlett.
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thank you for them
an answer to an enquiry after absent friends. North. They are very well, I thank you for them.
...
A glossary of provincial and local words used in England by Francis Grose
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clear for going about
Every man to his station, and every rope an-end.
...
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drawn for the militia
When men are selected by ballot for the defence of the country.
...
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keeping full for stays
A necessary precaution to give the sails full force, in aid of the rudder when going about.
...
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ladle, for a gun
An instrument for charging with loose powder; formed of a cylindrical sheet of copper-tube fitted to...
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look out for squalls
Beware; cautionary.
...
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pushing for a port
Carrying all sail to arrive quickly.
...
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Berewards Lane, All Hallows Barking
In Tower Ward in parish of All Hallows Barking, 13 Ed. I. (Ct. H.W. I. 71 and Stow, ed. 1598, p. 95)...
A Dictionary of London by Henry A Harben.
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Priest Alley, All Hallows Barking
South out of Great Tower Street, opposite All Hallows Churchyard, and west of the Inland Revenue Off...
A Dictionary of London by Henry A Harben.
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(St.) Andrew Next Christ's Church
A messuage in this parish called " the Crane " and afterwards " the Greyhound." 1 Eliz. (Lond. I. p....
A Dictionary of London by Henry A Harben.
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Christ Church Priory, Aldgate
See Holy Trinity, Priory of.
...
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Christ Church, Newgate Street
On the north side of Newgate Street at No. 94, in Farringdon Ward Within (P.O. Directory). The paris...
A Dictionary of London by Henry A Harben.
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Church Alley, Clements Lane
See Church Court.
...
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Church Alley, Fenchurch Street
See Tabernacle Alley.
...
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Church Alley, Ironmonger Lane
See Church Court.
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Church Court, Fenchurch Street
See Church Row.
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Church Passage, Basinghall Street
See Church Alley.
...
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Jews' Synagogue, Church Row
See Hambro' Synagogue.
...
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(St.) Michael by Christ Church
See St. Michael Aldgate.
...
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Stable Yard, Church Lane
See Bull Yard.
...
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Wood Yard, Church Lane
At the north-east end of Church Lane. In Portsoken Ward (Strype, ed. 1720-Lond. Guide, 1753).
Seems...
A Dictionary of London by Henry A Harben.
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(St.) Bartholomew Chapel, within the Hospital
See St. Bartholomew the Less.
...
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Hermitage by St. Bartbolomew's Hospital
Grant to Katheren, late wife of W. Hardell, of 20 foot of land in Smithfield, next to the Chapel of ...
A Dictionary of London by Henry A Harben.
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(St.) Mary within Cripplegate, Hospital of
See Elsing Spital.
...
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(St.) Mary without Bishopsgate, Hospital of
See Old Bethlehem Hospital and St. Mary Spital.
...
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Royal London Ophthalmic Hospital, Moorfields
On the south side of City Road in
Borough of Finsbury (P.O. Directory).
It was originally founded ...
A Dictionary of London by Henry A Harben.
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to set her cap for him
To direct her attentions to him; to endeavor to win his affections. Dr. Johnson notices the phrase, ...
Dictionary of American Words And Phrases by John Russell Bartlett.
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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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drag for the anchor, to
The same as creep or sweep.
...
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pricking for a soft plank
Selecting a place on the deck for sleeping upon.
...
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screw-gammoning for the bowsprit
A chain or plate fastened by a screw, to secure a vessel's bowsprit to the stem-head, allowing for t...
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thick-and-dry for weighing!
To clap on nippers closely, just at starting the anchor from the ground.
...
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training-ship for naval cadets
H.M.S. Britannia, commanded by a captain and complement of officers for the primary training of nava...
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whistle for the wind, to
A superstitious practice among old seamen, who are equally scrupulous to avoid whistling during a he...
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Church Alley, All Hallows Staining
See Star Alley.
...
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Church Alley, St. Mary Hill
See Church Passage.
...
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Church Court, Duke Street, Aldgate
See Church Passage.
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Church Lane, Aldgate High Street
See Church Row.
...
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Church Row, Aldgate High Street
North out of Aldgate High Street, on the north and east sides of St. Botolph's Church and churchyard...
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Church Side Alley, Fetter Lane
See Churchyard Alley.
...
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New Church Haw, without Alderugate
A plot of land purchased by Sir Walter Manny in 1349 to be a burial place outside the City walls for...
A Dictionary of London by Henry A Harben.
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Parish church in the Tower for the inhabitants there, in Tower ward (S. 492).
First mention: Founded probably Temp. H. I. Mentioned in reign of K. John, 1210 (Bell, p. 1 ; Clark,...
A Dictionary of London by Henry A Harben.
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side out for a bend, to
The old well-known term to draw the bight of a hempen cable towards the opposite side, in order to m...
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training-ship for the merchant service
A vessel properly equipped with instructors and means to rear able-bodied lads for the merchant serv...
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try back for a bend, to
To pay back some of the bight of a cable, in order to have sufficient to form the bend.
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victualling-yards for the royal navy
Large magazines where provisions and similar stores are deposited, conveniently contiguous to the ro...
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Church Hill Alley, St. Andrew's Hill
See Church Hill.
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Church Rents, St. Mary at Hill
In the records of the parish of St. Mary at Hill (E.E.T. Soc.) there are numerous references to the ...
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Green Church Yard, St. Katherine's Precinct
See St. Katherine's Churchyard, East Smithfield.
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place for everything, and everything in its place
One of the golden maxims of propriety on board ship.
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Converted into dwelling-houses, warehouses and sheds for stationers (S. 332) in 1549.
See St. Paul's Charnel House.
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Provision made for the collection of weekly alms for the support of the Chapel of Our Lady near Guildhall founded "pur tote la compaignie du Pui" (ib.).
Henry le Waleis gave to the Confraternity of the Pui (de Podio) 5 marks annual quit rent on all his ...
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